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Object of the Book — ^To help strangers to learn of the greatness of Fort
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in which they live by (1) enumerating its present institutions, and {2}
telling the history of the past whicli has made thein possible.

As a Guide Book — It has been the intention to give thdl stranger a well-
indexed list of the features of Fort Wayne in all lines of acivity, and,
whenever possible, to tell him (1) where the thing is located, (2) the
best way to get to see it, and (3) what he will see when he gets there.

As a Handbook — The historical features, with many paragraphs of de-
scription, make this much more than a mere guide book. For this
reason, it is valuable as a reference work for those who have spent
their entire lives in Fort Wayne.

Transfer Corner — In giving directions, it is assumed that the reader
undersUinds the location of the TRANSFER CORNER — Main and Cal-
houn streets (court house corner) — as all descriptions of walking or
street car routes assume to start from this point. All street cars,
excepting on two outlying short lines, pass this corner.

Abbreviations — Such words as north, south, east, west, north-east, court
house, street, avenue, etc., have been abbreviated for purposes of con--
densation. Description: 2 sq. e. and 1 sq. s. of c. h., means "Two
squareiv east and one square south of court house."

Maps — The map of the central portion of the city will assist in locating
many points of interest. The map of the street railway routes should
be carefully studied and be thoroughly understood.

Street Numbering- — Calhoun street, the principal north-and-south busi-
ness thoroughfare, is the dividing line between the east and west
sides. All east-and-west streets, vv^hich are divided by Calhoun, have
the prefixes East and West, as the case may be. The house numbers
run in progressions of 100 to the square. West from Calhoun street
the even numbers are on the north side of the street; east from Cal-
houn the even numbers are on the south side of the street. Example:
907 W. Berry would be on the left-hand (south) side of the street be-
tween the 9th and 10th streets west from Calhoun. At the point where
Calhoun street is cut off by St. Mary's river, the numbering of the
north-and-south streets begins: using Calhoun street as a basis, then,
the other north-and-south streets are numbered in harmony. It may
be convenient to remember that the court house is located in the "700
square." Streets on the north side (north of St. Mary's river) have
the added prefix "north" and are numbered from the river northward.
The basis of the numbering of the north-and-south streets of "Ne-
braska" and "Bloomingdale" is the most southerly point of "Ne-
braska." Proceeding northward, the numbers increase at the rate of
100 to the square. Cass street and Wells street, just north of the
Wells street bridge, are in 1000 square. The east-and-west streets
are numbered from, Calhoun street as a base.

Car Fares — Street car fares: Five cents, with transfer privilege. Tick-
ets, six for 25 cents, with transfer privilege.

Taxicab Fares — (Not regulated by ordinance) — For one or two passen-
gers: First mile or fraction, 30c; each one-quarter mile thereafter,
10c. For three or four passengers: First half-mile or fraction, 3 0c;
each one-sixth mile thereafter, 10c. Waiting for one or more passen-
gers, each five minutes, lOc. Taxicabs by the hour, one to four pas-
sengers, first hour, $3; each succeeding hour, $2. Per day, 12
hours, $20.

(Copyrighted, 1913, by B. J. Griswold.)

INDEX

How to Use Tliis Book Page 1

Map of Fort Wayne (Central Section) (See In.sert)

Map of Street Car Routes (See Insert)

Short Sightseeing Trips for Visitors (See Insert)

Advertisers' Index Page 205

Ab))reviations 1

Academy of Medicine 145

Academy, Sacred Heart 75

'Achduth Veshalon Cemetery .. 113
Accident Ins. Co's., (home) . . . .147

Airdome 91

Alarm Boxes, Fire 39, 41

Allen, Col. John Ill

Allen Co. Bd. of Charities 109

Allen Co. Buildings 43

Allen Co. Infirmary 108

Allen Co. Law Library 89

Allen Co., Naming of 1S5

Allen Co. Officials 45

Allen Co. Orphan Home 108

Allen Co. Statistics —

Population, 1860-1913 183

County Funds 183

Naturalization Record 185

Naturalization Record 135

Officials, 1913 45

Marriage and Divorce 185

Civil War Record 119

Crops 183

Fruit Production . -. 183

Potatoes, Onions, Etc 183

Timothy, Alfalfa, Etc 183

Horses 185

Mexican War Record 119

Mules 185

Milli and Butter 185

Live Stock 185

Wool lo5

Poultry and Eggs 185

Property Valuation 1,S5

Finances 185

Salaries of Officials 185

Roads 185

Farms and Land Areas 185

Alley Paving 25

Allouez, Father '. 187

Altitude of Fort Wayne 193

Alumni Associations 14S

Amateur Athletic Association. . 141
American Insurance Union .... 127

-Amusement Places .-. . 93

.Ancient Order of Hibernians. .129
Ancient Order of Spliinx 123

Anti-Fly Movement 194

Anti-Smoke Movement 193

.\nti-Tuberculo.sis Society ....149

Apollo Club 139

Apple Tree, Historic 99

Apportionment of School l''und 73

Aqueduct Club 149

Artesian Wells 27

Art School, Fort Wayne 79

Asphalt Repair Plant 42

Associated Charities 108

Athletic Clubs 141

Athletic Fields 95

Audubon Society Ill, 149

Audubon Society Museum ... Ill

Auto Speedway 27

Automobile Club 147

Automobile Dealers' Ass'n. . . . 143
Auxiliaries (Ladies') — -

To A. O. H 129

ToB. of L. E 131

To B. of L. F. & E 131

To B. of R. T 131

To O. R. C 133

Bands and Orchestras 157

Bank Clearances 57

Bank Deposits 57

Bankruptcy Court 47

Bank, Postal Savings 51

Banking Facilities 17

Banks 55

Bar Association, Allen Co 145

Baptist Churches 81

Baptist Brethren Church 81

Barr Street Market 8, 42, 184

Baseball —

History — 1868-1913 195

Ft, Wayne in Leagues 197

Players' Recoi'ds 200

Kekiongas 195

Shamrocks 201

Trolley League 201

Shop League 202

Baseball Park 95

Bathing Pools 33

Battery B .118

Battle of Fallen Timbers 97

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Bell Telephone System 153

Benefit Associations 143

Benevolent Institutions 107

Ben Hur, Order of 129

Bible Training School 79, 104

Bienville, Capt. de Celeron. .99, 187

Big Payrolls 20

Big Lake 181

Bigger, Gov., Grave of 27

Birds (Audubon Museum) ....111

Birth Record 193

Blackford Law Club 145

"Bloomingdale" 159

Blue Lodges, Masonic 119

B'nai B'rith, Ind. Order of 129

Board of Education 70

Book Reviewers 139

Boulevards (See "Parks") .... 27
Bowser Emp. Relief Union ...143

Bowser Playgrounds 33

"Bowserville" 159

Boy Scouts 119

B. P. O. Elks 123

British and French Forts 99

Brotherhood Am. Yoemen 127

Brotherhood of L. E 131

Brotherhood of L. F. & E 131

Brotherhood of R. T 133

Bruederllchter Unterstuetzungs

Vereln 147

•Buffaloes, Benevolent Order... 125
Building and Loan Ass'ns .... 55

Building Inspection 25

Building Permits ♦. 19

Buildings, Prominent 173

Building Operations 19, 21

Business Colleges 79

Butchers' Association 143

C

Caledonian Society 149

Camp Allen 101

Canal, Lake-to-Lake 66

Canal, Wabash & Erie 99, 191

Cannon, Historic 103, 105

Capital Invested In Manufac-
turing 19

Car Barns 63, 65

Car Fares 1

Carnegie, Andrew, Tablet 105

Car Routes (See Map Insert)

Caritas Club 109

Cass, Gen. Lewis 101

Cathedral, Catholic 81

Catliedral, Scottish Rite ...56, 179
Catholic Benevolent L. of I. ... 149

Catholic Cemetery 113

Catholic Churches 81

Catholic Knights of America. . .149

Catholic Schools 75

Cement Sidewallis, Miles of. . . 25

Cemeteries Ill

Census, School 71

Census, U. S 18

Center of Manufacturing 21

Central Catholic High School.. 75

Centllvre Park 95

Central Union Telephone Co. ..153

Chapman, John, Grave of 99

Charter, City 191

Children's Guardians, Board of 109

Choral Society, Ft. Wayne 141

Cheerful Aid Society 109

Christian Associations 86

Christian Churclie.s 81

Christian Science Church 81

Churches 81, 178

Chute, James, Monument 103

Cincinnati, H. & D. R. R 60

Circuit Court 47

Circus Grounds 95

Citadel, Salvation Army 87

City Charter 191

City Councilmen 23

(See also map insert)

City Court 47

City Directory Library 89

City "Dump" 25

City Employes' Salaries 23

Cit- Finances 23

City Government 21

City Missions 87

City Hall 6, 42

City Market 8, 2, 184

City Officials 21

(See also Map Insert)

City Parks 27

City Scales 25

City Seal 191

City Sunday School Ass'n 148

Civic Improvement Ass'ns .... 31
Civil Serv. Retirement Ass'n.. 149

Civil War, Allen Co. In 119

Civil War Veterans , 125

Clearing House, Banking 57

Clear Lake ISl

Clubs and Societies 149

Colleges and Schools 77

College Club 137, 139

College of Agriculture 79

Comfort Stations, Public 193

Commercial Club of Ft \\ ayne. 51
Commercial Exchange, Vt. W. 53

Commissioners, Coiintv 47

Company 1 )., I. N. G 118

THE GEISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

Public Buildings Which Tell of a Progressive People

Concordia Cadets 79

Concordia Cemetery 113

Concordia College 77

Concordia College Alumni Ass'n 148
Concordia College Library .... 89
Concordia Singing Society ....139

Congreg'ational Church 81

Congressional 47

Corporations, No. of 195

Correspondence Schools 79, 81

Council, County 47

Council House, Site of 99

Councilmen, City 21, 23

(See also map insert)

Country Club, Ft. Wayne 153

County Buildings 43

County Cominissioners 47

County Council 47

Court House, Allen Co 6, 46

County Officials t 45

Court of Honor 127

Courts 47

Crematory, City 25

Crematory, Lindenwood Ill

Croolied Lake 181

Crops, Allen County 183

Curling Club, Ft. Wayne 141

Current Literature Club ......139

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Dairy and Meat Inspection.... 25

Dancing Academies 95

Daughters of Rebekah 121

Daughters of the Am. Rev 145

Deanery, Ft. Wayne 148

Death Record 194

Degree of Honor 125

Degree of Pocahontas 127

Delta Lake 27, 159

Dental Coterie, I. Knaiip 145

Distances to Otlier Citie.s 155

GUIDE TO FOET WAYNE

Drug Clerk's Ass'n 149

"Dump," City 25

IHinkard Church 83

Duodecimo Club 137, 139

I )wcllinKs, Number of 195

H

lOask's, J'^raternal Order of 129

lOarly Kesident«! 189

lOastern Star, Order of the ... .121

Election I'Mgures 157

(See also map insert)

Election, First Town 191

Electric Lighting (Trac. Co.) 15, 117

Electric Lighting (City) 15, 43

IClectric Ligliting' Rates 15

lOlectric Power Rates ; . . 15

Electric Power Stations 13, G5

Electroteehnic Club 143

Eleventh Ind. Battery As.s'n...l49

Elks, B. P. 0 123

Elks' Temple 175

Emniaus Halle 175

Employes in Factoriers 19

Employes Benefit A.ss'n, I''t \V.

& N. I. T. Co 143

Employment Bureau, I'^ree ....157

Encampments, I. O. O. F 123

Enrollment, SchooLs 71

Enumeration, Voters (Ft. W.).193
Enumeration Voters (Allen Co) 187

Enumeration, Schoo' 71

Enumeration, U. S. Census ... IS

Episcopal Churches 83

Esperanto Society 149

Evangelical Churches 83

Evangelical Luth. Kinderfreund

Society 151

Everett Lake 183

Export Trade 20

Express Companies 154

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Factories , 19

Factory Products 19

Factory Sites 17

Fallen Timbers, Battle of .... 97

Families, Number of 195

Fares, Street Car 1

Fares, Taxlcab 1

Farmers' Institute, Allen Co. ..151
Farmers' Mut. Fire Ins. Ass'n. 157

Farms and Land Areas 185

Finances, City 23

Finances, County 185

Financial Institutions 55

Fire Alarm Boxes, Location 39, 41
Fire Department (City) ....35, 37
Fire Departments (Private) ... 41

Fire Houses 35

Fire Ins. Co's (Home) 157

I'-ire Ins. Rates 17

Fire Limits 39

Fire Losses 39

I'"ish Club 147

Fish Lake 181

Flood Prevention 31

"Forest Park" 159

Forester, City 22, 33

Foresters Ind. Order of 125

Foresters, Ladies' Catholic Or-
der of 151

Foresters, United Order of 125

Forestry Dept., City 33

Forts 95, 97, 99

Fortnightly Club 137

Ft. Wayne Deanery 148

Ft. Wayne, Map of Central Por-
tion (See Insert)

Ft. Wayne, Histor;,- of 187

Ft. Wayne & Springfield Ry. Co. 63
Ft. Wayne & N. I. Traction

Co 63, 117

Ft. Wayne & Northwestern Ry.

Co 63

Forty-Ninth Ind. Regt. Ass'n.. 149
Fraternal and Secret Societies

119. 131

Free Employment Bui'eau 157

Free Methodist Church 83

Freight Rates 14

French-American Society 151

French Fort, Site of First.... 97

"Frenchtown" 159

Friars' Club 141. 151

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Garbage Crematory 25, 42

Garbage Disposal, Cost of .... 25

Gas, Natural 115

Gas Rates 15

Gas Service 15. 115

General Culture Club 137. 139

Gegensei tiger Unterstuetzungs

Verein 147

General Electric Mutual Benefit

Society 143

General Electric Lamp Club... 141

George, Lake 181

German Alliance 147

German Beneficial Union 147

Germania Park 95

German Societies 147

Gideons 148

Golf Club 153

Government Building 6, 49

Graded Union, S. S. Workers. . .148

THE GRISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

Three Specimens of Modern architecture and Service.

Grand Ai-my of the Republic. . 125

Grand Rapids & I. R. R 60

Grave of John Chapman 99

Grave of Little Turtle 101

Greenhouses. Municipal 33

Greenville, Treaty of 97

Grovi^th in Population 18

Growth of Bank Deposits 57

Growth of Manufacturing 19

Growth of P. O. Business 51

Gun Club, Ft. Wayne 147

Hall, Major 97

Hamilton. Gen 187

Hamtramclc, Col 97

Handball Club 147

Hanna Tablet 103

Harrison, Gen. Wm. Henry. 97, 189

Hardin, Col. John ...» 97

Harmar, Gen. Joseph 97

Harinar's Ford, Site of 97

Haymarket 42

Heating and Power Plant (Co.) 45
Hebi-ew Benev'lent Society 109, 137

Hedekin House 55

Hibernians, Ancient Order of.. 129
High and Manual Training

School 67, 60

Historical Notes —

Apple Tree 99

Banking Institutions 57

Baseball 195

British and French Forts... 99

Camp Allen ♦. 101

Chapman, John 99

Churches 85

Council Houses 99

Country Club, Ft. Wayne ..153

Court House, Allen Co 45

Courts 47

GUIDE TO FOET WAYNE

Historical Notes (Continued)

Fire Department 37

Fort Wayne 187

French Forts 97

Gas Supply 115

Harmar's Fore" 97

Hotels 55

Indian Villages 99

Interurban Lines 63

Jail, Allen Co 45

"Johnnie Appleseed" 99

Labor Organizations 135

Libraries 89

Little Turtle's Grave 101

Methodist College 101, 148

Newspapers 115

Old Ft. Wayne 95

Parlvs, City 27

Playgrounds 35

Police Department 41

Postoffice 51

Public Schools 70

Railroads 60

Rockhill House 101

Secret Societies 131

Spy Run Creelv 99

Street Lighting 43, 65

Street Railways 65

Telegraph Systems 154

Telephone Systems 153

Theatres 93

Wabash and Erie Canal .... 99
Washington's Foresight ....191

Water Works 42

Wayne Trace 101

Historic Places 95

Holmes, Ensign 99, 187

Home Culture Club 137

Home Telephone and T. Co. ...153

Horace Mann Alliance 151

Hope Hospital 104, 107

Horseshoers' Ass'n . .• 143

Hospitals 105

Hotels 53

Humane Society, Ft. Wayne... 108

Z

Ice Skating (See "Parks") 27

I. C. S. Fraternity 141

Improvements, Public 19

Incorporation of Ft. Wayne... 191
Indiana School F. M. Youth 77, 107
Indiana Univ. Alumni Ass'n ...148

Indian Graves 113

Indian Massacres ..95, 9.7, 111, 187

Indian Relics Ill

Industrial Clubs 141

Industrial Progress 19

Infirmary, Allen Co 108

Insurance Rates, Fire 17

Insurance on Burned Property. 39

Internal Revenue 194

International Bible Students. . 14S

Interurban Car Barns 63

Interurban Freight Station ... 61
Interurban Passengi-r Station. 0]

Interurban Power Station ('>:!

Interurban Railroads 61

Interurban Railroads, Valua-
tion 63

"Irishtown" 159

Isolation Ho.spital 107

J

Jail, Allen Co 4 5

James Lake 1 s 1

Japanese Pavilion ("Swinney

Park" 26, 27

Jefferson Club 135

Jewelers' Ass'n 143

Jewish Churches 83

Jobbing Houses 169

Jobbing Interests 20

"Johnnie Appleseed" Chainnan 99

Jovian Order 141

Justice Courts 47

Juvenile Court 47

K

Kekionga 95, 97, 187

Kekionga Baseball Team 195

Knights and Ladies of Honor.. 129
Knights and Ladies of Security 129

Knights of Columbus 123

Knights of Pythias 123

Knights of Pythias Temple. . . .175

Kreis Stolzenau 147

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LaBalme Massacre 95, 97

Labor Organizatons 133

Ladies' Cath. Benev. Society.. 151
Ladies' Catholic Order of For-
esters 151

Ladies' Circle, W. O. W 131

Ladies of the G. A. R 125

Lake Erie & Ft. Wayne Belt

R. R 59, 60

Lake Erie & Western R. R. ... 60

Lake Resorts (Nearby) 181

Lake Shore & M. S. R. R 59

"Lakeside" 95, 159

Lakeside Aid Society 109

Lake-to-Lake Canal 66

Land Office 193

Landwehr Verein 147

LaSalle, Robert Gavelier de...l87
Lasselle, Hyacinth 187. 189

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THE GRISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

Law Library, Allen Co 89

Lawton, Gen. Henry W 27

Lawton, Gen., Cannon 105

League Baseball Record.s 200

League Park (Baseball) 95

Letters Carriers' Nat'l Ass'n..l51

Les Causeries du Mardi 13 9

Libraries —

City Directory 89

Concordia College 89

Law, Allen Co 89

Public 69, 87

Quest Club 89

St. Marv's 89

Y. M. C. A 89

Y. W. C. A 89

Library Deposit Stations 89

Library, South Side Branch 89

Library Hall 177

Life Insurance 145

Life Underwriters 145

Lighting Plant (Municipal)... 43
Lighting Plant (Trac. Co.). 15, 117

Lincoln Higliway 191

Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins. Co 157

Lindenwood Cemetery Ill

Literary and Study Clubs 139

Little Turtle (Miami Chief) —

In Ft Wayne History. 95, 97

Death of 103

Grave of 101

Monument to 103

Live Stoclc 185

Local Union, Y P. Societies ... .148

Lodge.s (Secret Societies) 119

Losses by Fire 39

Lutheran Chui'ches 83

Lutheran Choral Society 141

Lutheran City League 148

Lutheran Hospital 104. 105

Lutheran Schools 75, 77

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McKee, Col 97

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Maccabees, Knights of the ••■127

Maccabees, Ladies of the 127

Mail Deliveries 49

Manufacturing Center 21

Manufacturing Industr's 16, 19, 161

Manufacturing Statistics . 19

Map of Ft. Wayne (Central

Section) (See Insert)

Map of Street Railways

(See Map Insert)

Map, Weather • • • 117

Market House (Retail).. 8, 42, 184

Market, Wholesale 42

Masonic Lodges 119

Masonic Temple 177

Master Painters and Decora-
tors 143

Master Plumbers 143

Maumee River 27, 193

Mausoleums 111. 113

Maxinkuckee Lake 183

Mayors of Ft Wayne 193

Measures and Weights Inspec- ^

tion j;°

Meats and Dairy Inspection ■ ■ ■ jo

Medical Society, Allen Co 145

Mennonite Church S3

Mercantile Accident Ass n ....147

Merchants' Association 53

Methodist College . .101, 148

Meth'dist College Alumnf Ass'n 148

Methodist Episcopal Churches. 83

Mexican War, Allen Co. in 119

Micliigan University Alumni

Ass'n 148

Military Organizations 118

Ministerial Ass'n, Ft. Wayne.. 148

Miscellaneous Schools 79

Missionary Cliurclies 85

Missions, City 87

Modern Am. Fraternal Order.. 129
Modern Maccabees, Knights of

the 127

Modern Maccabees, Ladies of

the 127

Modern Woodmen of America. .127

Monuments and Tablets 103

Moose, Junior Order of 123

Moose, Loval Order of 123

Morning Musical 137, 139

Mothers' Club 137, 151

Motion Picture Houses 91

Motorcycle Club 147

Municipal Buildings 4 2

Municipal Institutions 42

Municipal Lighting Plant 43

Municipal Tree Nursery 33

Mural Paintings (Court House) 45

Museums 109

Musical Clubs 139

Music, Schools of 79, 81

Music Trades Assocation 143

Mutual Benefit Ass'n 143

Mutual Benefit Ass'n, Ft. W.

Electric Works 143

Mystic Shrine ( A.A.O.N.M.S.) . . 121

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National Banks 55

National Union 125

Natural Gas 115

"Nebraska" 159

Needlework Guild 109, 137

Nestel, Charles and Eliza 157

Newspapers 113

New York, C. & St. L. R. R 60

Nickel Plate Railroad 60

Nicknames of City Districts. .. 159
Nineteenth Century Club .137, 139

Normal School, Ft. Wayne 67

Northern Indiana Life Under-
writers 145

Nos Temps Club 139

Notre Dame Alumni Ass'n.... 148

Numbering of Streets 1

Nursery, Municipal 33

Nurses' Scliools 79

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Odd Fellows, Ind. Order of.... 121
Ohio Electric Line (Inter.) .... 63

Ohio S. U. Alumni Ass'n 148

Old Fort Park 29, 95

Old Fork Park Monument 103

Old Ft. Wayne (Stockade) —

Building of 97

Cliristening of 97

Commanders of 97

Relics of Ill

Siege of 97

Site of 29, 95

Orchestras and Bands 157

Order of Columbian Knights. . .131

Order of Ry. Conductors 133

Ornamental Street Lighting... 43

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Orphan Homes —

Allen County lOS

Reformed Church 109

St. Vincent's 109

Orthodox: Jewish Cemetery ...113
Orthodox Jewish Church 83

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Painters and Decorators' Ass'nl43

Paps, Trail of the 123

Parcel Post Business 51

Parent-Teacher Clubs 73

Park Assessments 31

Park Commssioners 31

Parks, City 26, 27

Parks, Private 93, 95

Park Finances 33

Parochial Schools 75

Patriarchs Militant, I.O.O.F 121

Patriotic Societies 145

Pavilion Japanese (Swinnev

Park 26 27

Paving, Alleys (Cost and Mile-
age) 25

Paving. Sts. (Cost and Mileage 25

Pennsylvania Lines 60

Pennsylvania Employes' Ath-
letic Club 141

Pennsylvania Relief Ass'n ....143

Pennsylvania Station 2, 60

Perry Cannon 105

Picnic Grounds (See Parks). 27, 93

Pitts, Ft. W. & C. R. R 60

Places of Amusement 93

Plattdeutsche Verein Kreis

Stolzenau 147

Playgrounds, Public 32, 33

Playgrounds, Robison Park.... 33

Pleasant Lake 181

Plowing Association 149

Plumbers' Ass'n 143

Pocahontas, Degree of 127

Police Court 47

Police Department 41

Political Clubs 135

Pontiac (Indian Chief) 187

Pools, Swimming 33

Poor Farm, Allen Co lOS

Population of Ft. Wavne IS

Population of Allen County... 183
Portage between Rivers ..187, 189

Portraits. Earl^i Ill

Postal Savings Bank 51

Postmasters of Ft. Wayne.... 51

PostofTice 6, 49

Postoffice Clerks, Nat'l Ass'n.. 151

Poultry Association 151

Power Station (Allen Co.) 45

Power Station (Trac. Co.). . .63, 65

Precipitation 117

Presbyterian Churches 85

Princess Rink 95

Private Banks 55

Private Parks 93, 95

Products of Factories 19

Professional Soceties 145

Prominent Buildings 173

Property Valuation Ft. "Wayne. 20
Property Valuation, Allen C'o. ..185

Protective Home Circle 129

Public Comfort Stations 193

Public Improvements 19

Public Library 69, 87

Public I.iibrary Branches 89

Public Schools 67

Purdue Univ. Alumni Ass'n... 148

Pumping Stations (Water-
works) 42

Pythian Sisters 123

Pythian Temple 175

Q

Quest Club • 53

QueSst Club Library 89

R

Radio Club 143

Railroad, Belt Line 59, 60

Railroad Traternal Orders 131

Railroad Freight Service 14

Railroad Track Elevation ....194

Railroad Y. M. C. A 87

Railroad Station (Flee. Int.).. 61

Railroad Stations (Steam).. 59, 60

(See also Map Insert)

Railroads, Interurban 61

Railroads, Steam 14, 59

Railroads, Valuation of 60

Rainfall 117

Real Estate Board '. ! 143

Real Estate Movement 21

Red Men. Improved Order of.. 125

Reformed Churches S3

Reformed Orphans Home 109

Registration of Voters 193

Relic Room m

Relief Associations . . 143

Religious Societies 148

Relief Union. Ft. Wavne 109

Resorts. Lake I8I

Reservoir, City Water 27, 42

Retail Merchants' Ass'n 53

Retail Trade 20

Revenue, Internal 194

Rhea, Capt 97, i87

Richardville, Chief 189

Richardville, Chief, Monument. 103

Riley, .lames igg

River Front Commission . . . . . 31

River Improvement Ass'n 31

Rivers, Ft. Wayne 27, 31, 198

Robison Park 93

Rockhill House loi

Roller Skating 95

Rome City isi

Roumanian Society !!l51

Royal Arcanum . .' 127

Royal League 129

Royal Neighbors 197

Rural Free Delivery '. . 51

St.

St. Clair Gov 95, 97, 189

St. Joe Athletic Club 141

St. John's Catholic District

League 143

St. John's Cemetery 113

St. Joseph Hospital 104 107

St. Joseph River 27 193

St. Mary's Athletic Club .' . 141

St. Mary's Library S9

St. Mary's River '. 27 193

St. Patrick's Lvceum ' 179

St. Paul's Luth. Parish House. 179

St. Rochus' Hospital 56, 107

St. Vincent's Orphan Home.... 109

S
Sachsen Unterstuetzungs

Verein J47

"Safety First" Movement. . .' .' .' ! 157

Salvation Army g7

Sanitary Police Inspection! ' ' 25

Saturday Club 137 139

Savings Banks ' 67

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Savings Bank, Postal 51

Saxonia Singing Society 139

Scales, City S?

School Attendance ' Jj

School Board ••■•••• A!;

School City of Ft. Wayne 67

School Enrollment < i^

School Enumeration ■ • ■ nt

School Finances ' •*- ' ^

School Fund iS

School of Art . . . • ■ • • • • • ' ^

School Property, Valuation.... 67

School Teachers '"

School Trustees ' "

Schools and Colleges ' '

Schools — 70

Art Aq

Business ^r

Catholic ■„•„■ oV

Correspondence 'J^' °^

Lutheran .• '"• iL

Miscellaneous • • ■ o?

Music '^' 2i

Nurses ic

Parochial Li

Public Sq

Traffic „■„• i?

Vocational •••■•••••,•■•• Ve 'lAq
Scottish Rite Cathedral ...56, 1^9

Scottish Rite Masons i^j

Seal, City 'oV 9^

Sealer, City ' ■^^i|

Secret Societies \\^

Seneca Club ;••••„• ••=•;■ " i c|

Sentinela-Roumanian Society. .151

Serpent, Order of the. 1^7

Seven Villages. Sites of 99

Sewers, Mileage and Cost •••••ion

Shakesperian Club . 1^ '- i^»

Shamrock Baseball Team 201

Shipping Advantages i*

Shop League, Baseball ^"^

Shrine, A.A.O.N.M 121

Shriner Lake • • ■ • • ; ■ • ^»-^

Sidewalks, Mileage and Cost. . 25
Skating (Reservoir Park)... 2/, ^^

Skating, Roller . »»

Slogan of Ft. Wayne 191

Sons of Am. Revolution ■•••••l*^
Sons of Jove (Jovian Order).. 141

Sons of Veterans . • • • • • • • j^^

Soldiers' Monument ....lb. a, luo

South Side Library »^

"South Wayne" . ... • i»^

Spanish-American Veterans . .1^9
Spanish-Amercian War, Allen

County in -a^ •; ; 97

Speedway (Swmney Park) ^ '

Sphinx, Ancient Order of 1^^

Spiritualist Church 85

Sporting Clubs . ■.■\\'

Spy Run District no • 1 rq

Spy Run Creek 99, ids

Standard Club loi

State Representative-, 4_^

Street Car Fares ^

Street Car Routes ............ b&

(See also Map Insert)

Street Cleaning, Cost of 25

Street Numbering 1

Street Paving . . . . • ^b

Street Railways, Map of .....

(See Map Insert)

Street Railway System 67

Study and Literary Clubs 130

Sub-Stations, P. O .- • 49

Suffrage League 1 .5 1

Summer Resorts 1 S 1

"Summit City" (Origin) 161

Summit City Athletic Club 141

Sunday School Ass'n, City 148

Sunshine 118

Superior Court, Allen Co 47

Swimming Pools 33

Switching Facilities 15

Sylvan Lake 181

Synagogue, Achduth Veshalom 83

T

Tablets and Monuments 103

Texy Levy (City) 20, 194

Tax Levy (County) 20, 187

Taxicab Fares 1

Teachers, Early 70

Teachers in Public Schools.... 70

Technical Clubs 141

Tecumseh 97

Telegraph Systems 154

Telephone Systems 153

Temperature 117

Temple, Elks' 175

Temple, Masonic 177

Temple, Pythian 175

Tennis Courts (In Parks) 27

Textile Industrial Club 143

Theatres —

Combination 91

Vaudeville 91

Motion Picture 93

Thieme Tablet 103

Thursday ShakespeareClub 137, 139

Tippecanoe Club 133

Tippecanoe Lake (Kosciusko

County) 183

Tippecanoe Lake (Noble Co.).. 181
Toledo & Chicago Interurban.. 63

Traction Lines 61, 65

Track Elevation 194

Trades Associations 143

Traffic Bureau, Ft. Wayne 53

Traffic School 79

Trail of the Paps 123

Transfer Corner 1

(See also Insert Map)
Transportation Facilities .... 14

Travel Club t 139

Travelers' Protective Ass'n.... 127

Treaty of Greenville 97

Tree Nurserv, Municipal 33

Tri-Lakes 183

Trolley League, Baseball 201

Truancy Officers 71

Trucking Facilities 15

Trust Companies 57

Trust Company Deposits 57

Tuberculosis Colony 149

Tuberculosis Hospital (St.

Rochus) 107

Tunker Church 85

Turkey Lake 181

Turnverein Vorwaerts . 141

Turnverein Vorwaerts Bldg ...179
Twentieth Century Club ..137, 139

XT
Undenominational Church .... 85

Unions, Labor 133

Union Veteran Legion 125

United Brethren Church 85

United Commercial Travelers .. 131
United Spanish War Veterans. .129

United States Dist. Court 47

University of Mich. Alumni... 148

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Valuation of Interurbans 63

Valuation of Railroads 60

V^aluation of Property 20

V^alue of ]<'actory Products. ... 19

Vaudeville Theatres 91

Ve.sey (Mrs. M. S.) Tablet 105

Veterans' Organizations 149

Veterinarian, Deputy State ... 25
Visiting Nurse League. . . . 109, 137

Vocational Schools 09. 71

Voters, Enumeration (Ft. \V.).193
Voters, Enumeration (Allen

County) 1f^7

Voters, Registration of 193

W

Wabash & Erie Canal 99

Wabash Shops Allied Relief

Ass'n 145

Wabash Station 4, 60

Wabash System (R. R.) 60

Waffengenossen Society 147

Walther League 148

Walking Club, Ft. Wayne 151

War Records 119

War Relics 105

Washington, George —

Foresight of 191

Letter Concerning Site of Ft.

Wayne 187

Water Rates 15

Wawasee Lake 181

Wayne, Gen. Anthony —

Campaign of 95

Monument to 103

Relics of Ill

Wayne Health and Accident
Ins. Co 157

Wayne Knitting Mills Club

House 179

Wayne Knitting Mills Relief

Ass'n 145

Wayne Trace 101, 105

Wayne Trace Marker 105

Waterworks System 42

Weather Bureau 117

Weather Record 117

Weather Map ]i7

Weights and Measures Inspec-
tion 25

Westfleld" 159

Wholesale Houses . . 169

Wholesale Market 42

\Villing Workers 109

^Jlind 118

\\ inona Lake isi

Wireless (Radio) Club 143

Woman's Christian Temperance

Union 137

Wom'n's Equal Suffrage League 151
Woman's League of Ft. Wayne 137
Woman's Royal Moose Circle.. 123
Woman's Reading Club ...137, 139

Woman's Relief Corps 125

Women's Rest Room 195

Woodmen, Modern of America. 127
Woodmen of the World 129

T

Yeomen. Brotherhood of Am. ..127
York Rite Masonic Lodges. ... 121

Y. M. C. A. (Central) 87

Y. M. C. A. (Railroad) 87

Y. M. C. A. Library 89

Y. W. C. A 86

Y. W. C. A. Library 89

AND WE CAN PROVE IT.

Located in a rich agricultural section of the country;
with seven steam railroads offering superior advantages in
freight rates and the best facilities for the manufacturer to
market his product; with a labor condition excelled by no
other city; with banks that have never known a failure
and which offer splendid accommodations to all those entitled
to credit, Fort Wayne, a city of good homes and good people,
offers manufacturing institutions the best place in the world
to locate. We can prove it.

If you want any information about Fort Wayne, do not
hesitate to ask

CHAS. L. BEIDERWOLF

Secretary Commercial Club

14 THE GRISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For the Manufacturer or Jobber who Seeks an
Ideal Location

For further information on any point, address
CHARLES L. BEIDEBWOLF, Secretary Commercial Club of Fort Wayne

This book is packed with facts to prove to the manufacturer and cap-
italist that Fort Wayne is the best city in the land in which to invest In
a location. Here is some condensed information of special value:

Transportation Facilities

A. Railroad Center — Fort "Wayne has seven important railroads.
Three of these are great east-and-west trunk lines; one is an impor-
tant north-and-south trunk line. Interchange of trafBc within the
city is afforded by a belt line of railway and connecting tracks which
assures the greatest convenience. Receivers and shippers have fast
freight service, without transfers, from and to Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit. Toledo, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Kansas
City, Omaha, Chicago, Milwaukee and the Straits of Mackinaw. Ship-
pers are afforded lower rates than are enjoyed by the shippers of
Chicago or Grand Rapids. Fort "V\''ayne also has five important elec-
tric interurban lines. (See "Railroads — Steam" and "Railroads — In-
terurban Electric")

Shipping Advantages

(See also "Traffic Bureau, Fort Wayne").
Railroad Preigrht Service — Fort Wayne enjoys wonderful favor as a
freight shipping and receiving point, both as to service and rates.
Having direct trunk lines to Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Columbus, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, Erie, Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit
and the Straits of Mackinaw, over which merchandise and other
commodities in either carload or less-carload quantities receive move-
ment without transferring the less-than-carload freight or turning
carload freight over to connecting lines, this city enjoys advan-
tages possessed by no other city in Indiana. ,

As an illustration, we have next-day delivery to Cleveland, Detroit
and Chicago; second-morning delivery to Cincinnati, Columbus, Pitts-
burgh. Buffalo and St. Louis.

Solid through cars of merchandise are loaded daily at Fort Wayne
to the western lines radiating from Chicago, thus insuring delivery to
western roads the day following the shipment. No other city in the
central states enjoys this service.

Frelg-ht Rates — In regard to freight rates. Fort Wayne is one of the
most favored cities in America. For purposes of comparison, the
two cities, Chicago, 111., and Grand Rapids, Mich., are here used,
the first for the reason that it is one of the greatest manufacturing
centers in the country; and the second because it is about twice the
size of Fort Wayne and maintained largely by its manufacturing
establishments. The following table illustrates the fact that Fort
Wayne possesses in all cases equal and in some cases superior ad-
vantages to either city in the matter of freight rates:

Rates to New York.

(Class and Rate).

Prom First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth

Fort Wayne 67% BHV2 4R 31% 27 22%

Grand Rapids 72 62% 48 33% 29 24

Chicago 75 65 50 35 30 25

Rates to New England points are 10 per cent, higher in each class
from all of these points than to New York. To Philadelphia they are 2
cents and to Baltimore Jhey arp 3 cents less in each- c'ass.

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To Buffalo and Fittsburg-h.

(Class and Rate).

Prom First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth

Fort Wayne 41 35 26 18 15 12

Grand Rapids 441/2 SSVa 29 201/2 nVz liVz

Chicago 45 39 30 21 18 15

To Cincinnati.

(Class and Rate).
From First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth

Fort Wayne 33 281/2 22 15 12 91/2

Grand Rapids 43 361/2 271/2 19 16 13

Chicago 40 34 25 17 15 12

To New Orleans and the southern and southwestern territory, Fort
Wyane eniovs equal rates with Chicago and lower rate.s than Grand
Rapids. To the entire Pacific coast, Fort Wayne has the same rates
as Chicago and Grand Rapids have.

The same splendid advantages are enjoyed by Fort Wayne on
shipments into this citv, affording a lower rate for raw material
received, as well as for the distributing of the manufactured product.

Switching- Facilities — The switching service within the city of Fort
Wayne is very complete and the conditions under which it is per-
formed verv liberal. Industries possessing private sidings may
have cars delivered to them, or forwarded from them, over any of the
railroads entering the city, and the charge for the switching service
is almost invariably absorbed by the line receiving the road-haul.
This applies not only on freight in carload quantities, but, under so-
called "trap-and-ferry-cars" tariffs, applies on freight in less-than-
carload quantities with a minimum weight from 6,000 to 10,000
pounds.

This means that a factory desiring to make, say, thirty or forty
shipments the aggregate weight of which reaches the minimum, may
load them into a car and have it switched to the line over which
the shipments are to be forwarded, that line absorbing the switching
charge This arrangement also applies on inbound less-than-carload
business, and results in very material saving in cartage charges.

Interurtoan Electric Freig-lit Service — Fort Wayne's five important elec-
tric interurban lines afford splendid facilities for the handling of
freight to nearby points. All lines center at a union station. (See
"Railroads, Electric Interurban").

Storage and Warehousing- Facilities — Fort Wayne possesses splendid
advantages in this regard. Immense modern cold storage and general
storage "plants have been established and these concerns act as
distributors for out-of-town patrons. For information address Sec-
retary of Commercial Club of Fort Wayne.

Trucking- Facilities — Trucking concerns not only provide excellent truck-
ing service but act also as distributing agents for shippers of goods
in carload lots or otherwise to Fort Wayne buyers. The cost of
trucking service is about 60 per cent, of that of the Chicago trucking
companies. For information address Secretary Commercial Club of
Fort Wayne.

Water, Light and Power Rates

Water Rates — Municipal water plant. Minimum meter rate, $4 per
year Rate, by meter measurement, 10 cents per 1,000 gallons; to
consumers of over 1,000 gallons per day, a rate of 61/2 cents per 1,000
for all water used over the first 1,000 gallons. A flat rate of $10 a
year is given for the benefit of factories desiring to install automatic
sprinkler systems or Are lines for Are protection. (See "Municipal
Buildings and Institutions").

Gas Rates — Rate for artificial gas, 85 cents per 1,000 feet. (See "Indi-
ana Lighting Co.," under "Gas Service").

Electric Lig-liting and Fower Rates — Following are the rates charged by
the city for current furnished over the wires of the municipal
electric lighting and power plant: For Light — First 50 K. W. H., 8
cents- next 1 000 K. W. H., 5 cents; over 1,000 K. W. H., 3 cents; 10
per cent off total bill if it is over $30 per month. For Power — Motors
over 15 H P, 3% cents per K. W. H. 10 per cent, off of bill if it is

HOMES OF SOME OF THE WORLD-FAMED MADE IN FORT
WAYNE PRODUCTS.

GUIDE TO FOET WAYNE, IND. 17

over $30 per month. Additional 10 per cent, off if bill is over $125
per month. Small motor rate— 6 cents first 200 K. W. H.; 5 cents,
over 200 K. W. H. (See "Municipal Buildings and Institutions ).

Following are the rates charged by the Fort Wayne and Northern
Indiana Traction Company for current furnished over its wires:
I<'or Light— 8 cents per K. W. H.. For Power — 10 cents per K. W. H.
for consumption equivalent to the first 25 hours monthly use of maxi-
mum demand; 5 cents per K. W. H. for consumption equivalent to
the next 25 hours monthly use of maximum demand; 2 cents per
K. W. H. for consumption of equivalent to the last 660 hours monthly
use of maximum demand. When the monthly bill is over $25, the
•following discounts apply to 5-cent and 2-cent portions of schedule:
$25 — 10 per cent, discount. $50 — 15 per cent, discount. $75—20 per
cent, discount. $100 — 25 per cent, discount. $150—30 per cent, dis-
count. (See "Electric Lighting Service").

Fire Insurance

Fire Insurance Rates — Fire insurance rates in Fort Wayne are lower

than the rates in many cities of equal size.

DWELLINGS — ^The three-year rates on dwelling houses are as
follows: Frame, shingle roof, SO cents. Brick, shingle roof, or
frame, slate roof, 70 cents. Brick, slate roof, 60 cents. In some cities
the rates are, respectively, $1, 90 cents and 80 cents.

BUSINESS PROPERTY — Business properties and special hazards
are now rated according to the Dean Schedule, based upon the classi-
fication of the city. Fort Wayne was the first city in Indiana to be
advanced to what is known as a No. 3 classification. Since the sys-
tem of schedule rating was adopted, many improvements have been
made to properties for which credits were given in the form of a
reduction in the rate. Nearly all of the properties in Fort Wayne
are now enjoying a lower rate than was obtainable prior to the adop-
tion of schedule rating. The city now has under consideration the
motorizing of its fire department apparatus. When this shall have
been accomplished, Fort Wayne will be further advanced to a No. 2
classification, with the resultant effect of a further reduction in fire
insurance rates.

Points to Consider

Cheap Pactory Sites — Located on the local belt line of railroad, travers-
ing a district which is already the site of many great and growing
manufacturing industries, are valuable sites which are available at
very low figures. Connections with all railroads. Also good sites
in other sections of the city.

Unexcelled Baukingf Facilities — Fort Wayne has four national banks,
three i»rlvate banks and four trust companies. It has never known a
bank failure. Amount of deposits Jan. 1, 1913, $22,500,000; gain over
1903, $16,000,000. (For detailed figures, see "Financial Institutions.")

A City of Steady Growth — A reference to the figures showing the growth
of postofflce receipts, its industrial advancement and its remarkable
development as expressed in cold figures throughout this book,
indicates the fact that Fort Wayne is continuing to enjoy a
history of splendid progress. For official figures of its growth in pop-
ulation, see "Population of Fort Wayne." Facts along other lines of
development may be ascertained through reference to the index, all
of which proclaim Fort Wayne as one of the really great cities of
the central states.

Hig'li-Class Citizenship — Fort Wayne is a city of home-owners. Pauper-
ism i.s practically unknown. The quality of its thousands of work-
ingnien is of a high standard.

Iiabor Troubles Almost "Unknown — Labor troubles are practicallj un-
known in Fort Wayne. John C. Werkman, former president ot the
Fort Wavne Federation of Labor, says; "The wage earners are made
up largely of men who own their own homes, and a large number have
a comfortable sum laid by for a rainy day. This speaks well for the
fairness of the employers, as well as for the thrift, industry and
economy of the workihgmen, because it demonstrates the fact that
the employers believe in paying fair wages and treating the working-

18 THE GBISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

men right, thereby eliminating trouble and a strife between capital
and labor, and clearly shows that employer and employe respect each
other, and this makes for the betterment of the city as a whole."

Surrounded by Rich Panning' Community — Allen county is the largest
county in the state of Indiana. Fort Wayne is its county seat. For
information concerning its products in the line of grains, vegetables,
live stock, dairying, etc., see "Allen County Statistics."

Information — This book answers hundreds of questions which the man-
ufacturer or capitalist, seeking a location, inay asl<. However, any
point on which further information may be desired will receive the
willing attention of the secretary of the Commercial Club of Fort
Wayne.

TO ADVERTISERS

An examination of this book will prove to anyone familiar with
tiie publication of bool<^.s tlie fact that the printing and binding of
such a work, togetiier with other expenses of production, must
exceed the price we ask for it — 25 cents. We have been able to
issue it, however, because of tlie liberal advertising patronage
given by those who are loyal to the interests of Fort Wayne. We
believe that the publication of this book will accomplish much in
advertising the city of Fort Wayne to the outside, world. It has
been compiled as a book of real service to everybody, resident and
stranger alike. We want to revise it completely for 1915.
Nearly every page in the book will be changed by tlie onward
march of things. It will be necessary to re-set the entire work,
as it cannot be electrotyped when changes are required. If you
like the book and want to support it ne.xt season, give us your
advertising contract and we will promise to produce a new work,
revised in every department and for which there will be a large
demand. Respectfully,

B. J. GRISWOLD,

CHARLES A. PHELPS, Publishers.

FORT WAYNE'S PROGRESS

The steady advancement of Ft. Wayne among the cities of the central
states is indicated in facts and figures throughout this book. In addi-
tion to the official statements concerning the growth of postal business,
and of the great increase in the volume of banking business, the fol-
lowing figures help to show many interesting evidences of a healthy
growth of the city:

Pt. Wayne'a Population (1825-1913) — The growth of Ft. Wayne is well
illustrated in the following figures from the United States census
reports, except where estimates liave been noted:

1825 (estimated) 200 1870 17,718

1830 (estimated) 300 1880 26,880

1840 2,080 1890 35,393

1850 4,882 1900 45,115

1860 10,388 1910 63,933

1913 estimated) 78,000

Following are interesting figures, giving, in detail some of the facts
concerning the 1910 population census of Ft. Wayne:

Population by wards: First, 6,846. Second, 4,095. Third, 4,097.
Fourth, 5,214. Fifth, 5,642. Sixth, 8,600. Seventh, 6,215. Eighth,
7,292. Ninth, 8,019. Tenth, 7,813.

■Of the entire population, 63,933, there were 31,433 males and
32,500 females.

Native whites of native parentage, 36,772. Native whites of for-
eign or mixed parentage, 19,414. Foreign-born whites, 7,204. Negroes,
572. Indians and Chinese, 21.

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Of the foreign born whites 95 are natives of Austria, 295 of Canada,
337 of England, 173 of France, 4,051 of Germany. 39 of Holland, 385
of Ireland, 83 of Italy. 391 of Russia, 74 of Scotland, 54 of Sweden,
207 of Switzerland, 62 of Turkey In Asia, 331 of Turkey in Europe,
and 177 of other foreign countries

Males of voting- age, 19,678. By wards: First, 1,951. Second, 1,554.
Third, 1,644. Fourth, 1,711. Fifth, 1,788. Sixth, 2.458. Seventh, 1.-
831. Eighth, 2.075. Ninth, 2,368. Tenth. 2,298. Of the total, 9,702
were native whites of native parentage; 5.964 were native whites of
foreign or mixed parentage; 3,785 were foreign born whites; 2,459
wore naturalized, and 215 were negroes, (see "Voters of Ft. Wayne").

Port "Wayne's Industrial Progress — The following figures tell the story
of Fort Wayne's industrial progress. The figures for 1880, 1890, 1905
and 1910 are from the official census of the United States govern-
ment. The figures for 1913 are from two sources: R. G. Dun &
Co. furnished the figures representing the amount of capital invested
in manufacturing enterprises; Secretary Chas. L. Biederwolf. of the
Commercial Club of Fort Wayne, provided the remaining figures under
the date, 1913. The estimate for 1913 was made in October.

1880 1890 1905 1910 1913

Pop. 26,880 Pop. 45,115 Pop. 55,000 Pop. 63,933 Pop. 78,000
Fact'rv Employes 2,800 7.255 8,662 11,989 14,225

Capitallnvested $2,352,000 $9,203,000 $12,363,000 $20,346,000 $22,364,000
Wages Paid . . . 2,928,000 3,595,000 5,023,000 6,500,000

Salaries Paid .. 631,000 978,000 1,795,000 2,225.000

Product Value. . 5,816,924 12,525,000 14,011,000 23,687,000 28,000,000

Factory Products — The following figures give the names of
the principal products of the Ft. Wayne factories, the number of
establishments of each kind, and the value of the product for the
year ending Jan. 1, 1910: Bread and other bakery products, 15 ($1,-
021,000); carriages and wagons and materials, 10 ($140,000); con-
fectionery, 6 ($210,000); flour mill and grist mill products, 5 ($503,-
000); foundrv and machine shop products, 20 ($4,878,000); leather
goods, 4 ($85,000); lumber and lumber products, 13 ($1,263,000); mar-
ble and stone works, 6 ($91,000); patent medicines, etc., 10 ($244,-
000); printing and publishing, 20 ($728,000); tobacco manufactures,
32 ($355,000); other industries, 89 ($14,169,000).

Public Improvement in Ten Tears — W^hile much of the construction of
sidewallcs has been done under private contract, the following of-
ficial statement of the city civil engineer showing the cost of public
improvements that passed through his ofif.ce during the period of ten
years ending Jan. 1 1913, is enlightening; Street paving, $1,668,-
694.60. Alley paving, $24,098.21. Street grading, $16,408.91. Alley
grading, $900.30. Cement sidewalks, $235,137.93. Sewers, $210,-
752.83. Total in ten years, $2,155,992.78.

Manufacturing- Industries — Attention is called to the list of manufac-
turing enterprises (See "Manufacturing Industries," in Index), which
gives the name of each concern, the location, the best means of
reaching the manufactory, and the general line of product.

Building- Permits — Herewith is given a record of building permits issued
by the city of Ft. Wayne during a period of seventeen years. It
proves two facts: That the city's material growth has been steady
and of large proportions: and that the quality of the structures erect-
ed has grown better with the passage of the years:

Tear No. of Permits Amount Tear No. of Permits Amount

1896

299

$ 717,555

1905

535

$ 906,456

1897

288

249,681

1906

523

944,810

1898

280

353.109

1907

504

1,192.630

1899 •

359

353,280

1908

353

1,410,063

1900

414

562,285

1909

501

1.486.275

1901

422

564,796

1910

753

1.628,020

1902

528

1,149,121

1911

760

1.908,020

1903

664

886,040

1912

830

2,820,160

1904

476

687,819

Total

8,489

$17,820,120

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Some Big- Payrolls — Authentic figures secured from the financial insti-
tutions of the city sliow that the five largest employers of labor in
Ft. Wayne have a combined monthly payroll of $670,000, amounting
to $8,040-.000 paid in 1913 to industrious people who live and work
in this city. These employers are: The Pennsylvania Company, em-
ploying 3,500; monthly payroll, $330,000. The Wayne Knitting Mills,
employing 2,400; monthly payroll, $65,000. The Bass Foundry and
Machine Company, employing 1,500; monthly payroll, $50,000. S. F.
Bowser & Co., employing 1,400; monthly payroll, $80,000; General
Electric Works (two plants), employing 3,000; monthly payroll,
$145,000.

Jobbing- Interests — Ft. Wayne is a .great distributing center. Fortunate
in its location as the metropolis of a large and rich section of north-
eastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio and southeastern Michigan, and
favored with its seven steam railways and five electric interurbans,
it commands an outlet which enables its jobbers to reach quickly
every point in a splendid buying territory. Quick to realize these
advantages, .iobbers and wholesalers have established here .iobbing
and wholesale houses of a higher order and of a greater variety of
lines than can be found in any other city of its size in America. An
army of traveling men resides in Ft. Wayne. (See "Wholesale and
Jobbing Houses").

Retail Trade — -Every class and kind of higher-grade retail trade is rep-
resented in Ft. Wayne. Its retail stores are modern, and active,
friendly spirit of competition provides the people of Ft. Wayne and
a large outlying- district with advantages which hold the trade at
home. The leading retail houses are represented by membership in
the Ft. Wayne Retail Merchants' Association, which does much to
maintain the retail business on a high plane.

Export Trade — A careful study of the list of manufacturing industries
in this book reveals the fact that the factories of Ft. Wayne give to
the world a vast variety of the necessities and conveniences of life.
Through the ever-increasing demand for these manufactured products,
the name of this city is carried to all parts of the United States and
to all of the important centers of Europe, Asia, South Africa, Aus-
tralia, New Zealand, Hawaii. .lapan, and many of the smaller islands
of the sea, as well as to Canada, Mexico, Central America and South
America. During 1912, no less than 75,000 tons, or 4,500 carloads of
Ft. Wayne-made goods were sent to foreign points. These lines In-
clude pianos and player pianos, washing machines, hardwood lumber,
iron castings, handles, automobile rims and specialties, engines,
machinery, wagons, car wheels, road-making machinery, gas-making
machinery and gas holders, electrical machinery and apparatus, safety
valves, self-measuring oil tanks and pumps, flour, furs, pulleys, and
cooperage products. (See "Manufacturing Industries").

Taxation, Bate of — Taxpayers of Ft. Wayne and Allen county pay a
lower rate than that of any other county in the state of Indiana, with
one single exception. The rate in Allen county is $2.75 on each $100
assessed valuation, divided as follows: City, $1.16; county and state.
$.80; school and township. $.79. Taxes are pa,yable as follows: First
installment, on or before the first Monday in May; second installment,
on or before the first Monday of November.

Property Valuation — At the beginning of 1913, the county auditor re-
ported the assessed valuation of the taxable property within the city
at $35,220,470, exclusive of $1,857,510 mortgage exemptions. Val-
uation of lands and lots in Ft. Wayne lying within Wayne township,
$13,901,240: within Washington township. $550,230; within Adams
township, $487,920; total, $14,939,390. Valuation of improvements in
Ft. Wayne lying within Wayne township, $13,685,710; within Wash-
in.gton township, $513,550; within Adams township, $302,480; total,
$14,501,740. Valuation of personal property in Ft. Wayne, lying
within Wayne township. $7,190,500; within Washington township,
$255,290; within Adams township, $191,060; total, $7,636,850. Mort-
gage exemptions in city: Wayne township, $1,725,620; Washington
township, $86,650; Adams township, $45,240. The polls in the city
number 12,031, of which 10,826 are in Wayne township, 725 in Wash-
ington township and 544 in Adams township.

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The following table shows the figures repres;enting the valuation or

Ft. Wayne property, during a period of 30 years, together with the

city tax levy on each $100 of assessed valuation for each year.

1875 $16,262,425 $1.20 1894 20,833,910 1.10

1876 16,228,280 1.20 1895 21,771,870 1.10

1877 14.046,300 1.15 1896 22,753,740 95

1878 14,265,305 1.05 1897 22,712,220 95

1879 13,576,865 1.00 1898 22,583,125 92i/4

1880 13,818.775 1.00 1899 22,839,360 95

1881 13,741,080 1.00 1900 23,845.000 94

1882 14,693.870 1.00 1901 23,984,540 95

1883 14,822,870 1.00 1902 24,844,385 1.00

1884 15,286,795 1.00 1903 25,357,525 1.00

1885 15,661,960 1.00 1904 27,040,370 1.00

1886 15,747,575 1.00 1905 27,952,145 1.00

1887 16,029,095 1.00 (906 28,113,120 1.00

1888 16,439,175 1.00 1907 28,608,160 1.10

1889 16,830,275 1.00 1909 30,946,740 1.10

1890 18,949,530 1.15 1910 31,439.360 1.10

1891 19,629,540 1.10 1911 31,681,520 1.08

1892 19,402,930 1.10 1912 36,087,310 1.12

1893 20,021,375 1.10 1913 37,077,980 1.16

Real Estate Movement — The prosperity of Ft. Wayne is reflected in
the always active and healthy condition of its real estate market. Al-
though a vast area of territory, comprising about 300 new additions,
representing about 11,000 building lots, has been platted within the
past ten years, there is a constant demand for building sites. Good
renting property is always in demand, though most of the workers of
Ft. Wayne prefer to own their homes. Within recent years, hun-
dreds of homes have been established by building concerns of large
proportions. Property values are increasing steadily, and in some
sections these values have doubled within the past five years. It ha^^
been found that the average number of residences erected from 1900
to 1910, was about 400 per year. The actual number of building per-
mits issued during the year 1912 was 830 (See "Building Permits"),
and of this total number 451 were for the erection of homes, accom-
modating a new population of about 2,000. A conservative estimate
of the value of the new homes built during 1912 would place the figure
at $1,500,000. The entire valuation of buildings erected during the
year, according to the record of the office of the board of public
works was $2,820,160, leaving a balance for other improvements of
$1,320,160. A higher grade of buildings is seen each year, and during
1913 a vast number of handsome bungalows and other houses of
modern design are the rule. Real estate men report that their
calculations are based upon the necessity of accommodating a new
yearly population of 2,000 at the present time.

Center of Manufacturing- — The U. S. census of 1910 established the
geographical center of manufacturing industries at a point ten mile.s
directly west of Ft. Wayne.

FORT WAYNE CITY GOVERNMENT

Note — At tlie time of going to press with this book. Mayor-elect Wm.
.T. Hosey had not announced his appointments to city offices. The fol-
lowing directory gives the incumbents up to the time Maj-or Hosey as-
sumed his office January 1, 1914. For the results of the city election
held Nov. 4, 1913, see back of insert map.

EXECUTIVi: DEPARTMENT—

Mayor — Elected every four years. Incumbent, Jesse Grice, (Rep.).
Clerk — Elected every four years. Incumbent, Wm. T. Jeffries, (Rep.).
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE —

City Controller — Appointed by mayor. Incumbent. W S Cutshall.
Denuty City Controller — Incumbent, Theophile J Kucher

22 THE GEISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

City Treasurer — Elected every two years; holds dual position of city
treasurer and county treasurer. Incumbent, J. Herman Bueter.

DEPARTMENT OP PUBLIC V/ORKS —

Board of PuWic Works — Composed of three members, appointed by
mayor; bi-partisan. Incumbents, G. A. Schwesman, E. J. L,ennon
and G. H. Loesch (succeeding- F. T. Benoy, resigned). Following act
vmder direction of this board:

SUPT. OF STREETS — Appointed by board of public works. In-
cumbent, Elmer E. Bisel.

CITY CIVIL ENGINEER — Appointed by mayor. Incumbent.
Frank M. Randall.

ASSISTANT CITY CIVIL ENGINEER — Appointed by mayor.
Incumbent, Wendel W. ChafRn.

CLERK OF CITY CIVIL ENGINEER — Appointed by mayor.
Incumbent, Victor Kalteyer.

CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR — Appointed by board of public
works, with approval of citv council. Incumbent, Philip "Wyss.

CHIEF ELECTRICIAN MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC PLANT—
Appointed by board of public works. Incumbent, Frank Dix.

SECRETARY OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS — Appointed by
board of public works. Incumbent, Henry W. Becker.

SECRETARY OF "WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT — Appointed
by board of public works. Incumbent, Martin J. Detzer.

SUPT. GARBAGE CREMATORY — Appointed by board of public
works. Incumbent, Homer Krick.

CHIEF ENGINEER OF WATER WORKS— Appointed by board
of public works. Incumbent, .lohn McKean.

CHIEF ENGINEER ELECTRIC LIGHTING PLANT — Appointed
by board of public works. Incumbent, Henry Zauner.

POUNDM ASTER — Appointed by board of public works. Incum-
bent, Wm. Brownsberger.

DEPARTMENT OP IiAW —

City Attorney — Appointed by mayor. Incumbent, Harry G. Hogan.

DEPARTMENT OP PUBLIC PARKS —

Board of Park Commissioners — Appointed by mayor. Incumbents,
David N. Foster, president; Louis Fox, vice-president: Louis W.
Dorn. E. F. Yarnelle. Followin.g act under direction of this board:

SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS — Appointed by board of park
commissioners. Incumbent, A. W. Goers.

CITY FORESTER — Appointed by board of park commissioners.
Incumbent, Carl J. Getz.

PARK ENGINEER — Appointed by board of park commissioners.
Incumbent, Marriott Price.

SECRETARY OF PARK BOARD^Appointed by board of park
commissioners. Incumbent, Chas. J. Steiss.

CHIEF OF BUREAU OF STATISTICS — Appointed by board of
park commissioners. Incumbent, Miss Lillian C Busch.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT — -Appointed by board of park com-
missioners. Incumbent, George E. Kessler.

DEPARTMENT OP PUBLIC SAPETY —

Board of Public Safety — Appointed bv mayor; bi-partisan: consists
of three members. Incumbents, J. C. Hutzell, chairman; Marion B.
.Tohnson, W. D. Henderson. Following act under direction of this
board: ' i I i^

POLICE DEPARTMENT — (See "Police Department"). Super-
intendent, Dayton P. Abbott.

FIRE DEPARTMENT — (See "Fire Department"). Superintend-
ent, Henry Hilbrecht.

CITY "WETGHMASTER — Appointed by board of public safety.
Incumbent, John H. Cook.

CITY MARKET MASTER — Appointed by board of park commis-
sioners. Incumbent, Loren D. Ward.

CITY SEALER (INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES)
— Appointed by board of public safety. Incumbent, C. B. Tolan.
(See "Inspection of Weights and Measures").

SECRETARY BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY — Appointed by
board. Incumbent, Miss Winifred Spalding.

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DEPARTMENT OF PUBI^IC HEAIiTH AND CHARITIES —

Board of Public Healtli and Charities — Appointed by mayor; com-
po.sed of three members. Incumbents, Dr. H. A. Duemling', presi-
dent; Dr. Eric Grull, secretary; Ijv. H. O. Bruggeman. Following
act under direction of this board:

SANITARY POLICE OFFICERS— (See "Sanitary Police In-
spection").

CITY MEAT AND DAIRY INSPECTOR— (See "Meat and Dairy
Inspection"). Superintendent, Dr. Geo. \V. Gillie.

CLERK OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CHAR-
ITIES— Appointed by board of bublic health and charities. In-
cumbent, Miss Anna K. Sullivan.

I.EGISI.ATIVE DEPARTMENT —

Common Council — Consists of fifteen members, one from each of the
city's ten wards, and five councilmen-at-large; elected by popular
vote every four years. Choose.-s its own executive officers; city
clerk acts as clerk of council. Incumbents — Councilmen-at-large,
Allen Hamilton, Gustave F. Rogge, Chas. E. Welch, .lohn J. Bauer,
and Gottlieb Haller. Wards — 1st, C. J. Dittoe; 2d, Frank E.
Bougher; 3d, Dr. B. Van Sweringen; 4th, Louis S. C. Schroeder;
5th, Harry Pfleger; 6th, E. A. Wagner; 7th, B. Frank Sarver; 8th,
Peter M. Braun; 9th, Herman Strodel; 10th, Henry W. Felger. Pres-
ident of Council, Louis S. C. Schroeder.

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT —

City Court (Police Court) — (See "City Court").

JUDGE Ol' CITY COURT — Elected every four years. Incum-
bent, J. P^rank Mungovan, (Rep.).

City Pinances — Following is a summary of the statement of the city

controller, Jan. 1, 1913:

DISBURSEMENTS — Total disbursements for ten years: 1903
$277,120.76; 1904, $292,009.17; 1905, $292,937.76; 1906, $271,612.46
1907, $336,629.94; 1908, $510,093.28; 1909, $381,518.47; 1910, $476,128.53
1911, $464,830.07; 1912, $486,363.19. Total, $3,789,246.63. Average pet
year, $378,924.67. General fund disbursements for each of the ten
years: 1903, $237,792.53; 1904, $267,737.04; 1905, $263,672.79; 1906,
$253,320.16; 1907, $261,631.33; 1908, $29,942.27; 1909, $263,660.39; 1910,
$313,677.10; 1911, $341,987.94; 1912, $399,185.68. Total, $2,907,607.23.
Average per year, $290,760.72. Total disbursements in special funds
for ten years: 1903, $29,382.23; 1904, $24,272.13; 1905. $29,264.97; 1906,
$18,292.30; 1907, $74,99,8.61; 1908, $211,151.01; 1909, $117,858.08; 1910,
$162,451.43; 1911, $122,842.13; 1912, $87,177.51. Total, $881,636.40.
Average per year, $88,163.64. Of the total disbursements for the
year 1912, $22,240.34 was spent on street cleaning and $27,720.07 on
street repair. The city's portion of the cost of new paving work was
$43,777.32. For interest on bonds for various improvements the city
paid $24,091, from Jan. 1, 1903, to Jan. 1, 1913.

RECEIPTS — For the year ending Jan. 1, 1913, the receipts of money
by the city, from all sources, were $401,517.11; which added to cash
on hand made a total of $547,210.20. From tax collections, $309,533.19;
from all other sources, $91,983.92, including $58,791.45 from liquor
licenses.

Following is a summary of the report of the city controller for
the first half of the year 1913: General Fund: Balance on hand
Jan. 1, 1913, $145,317.99; sundry receipts, $52,332.13; tax receipts,
$168,374.03; total, $366,024.15. Disbursements from the general fund,
$193,282.07, leaving a balance in the general fund of $172,742.08.

— -Special Funds: Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1913, $239,773.52;

sundry receipts, $75,626.96; tax receipts, $58,076.84; total, $373,477.32.

Disbursements, $72,654.71; balance, $300,822.61. Special Funds:

Electric light plant fund, $11,650.59; Lewis Street Pavement Guaranty
fund, $152.40; monument fund, $11,427.47; park fund, $1,630.73; sink-
ing fund, $152,288.12; police pension fund, $1,952.16; firemen's pension
fund, $1,952.16; garbage plant fund, $3,904.33; Traction company
emergency fund, $150.00; street special, $6,370.08; track elevation.
$109,344.57; total, $300,822.61.

City Employes — Over 400 employes, receiving an annual total in salaries
and wa.ges of $270,000, are on the city payroll. Of these, 61 are in
the police department, receiving $59,000; the firemen receive $76,000;
ofllcers and clerks of the city receive $34,710.

WOLF&
DESSAUER

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THE LARGEST STOCK IN

NORTHERN INDIANA

OF EXCLUSIVE

Silks, Dress Goods
Linens, Accessories
Suits, Coats, Gowns
Lingerie, Corsets
Children's Apparel
Millinery, Furs, Rugs
Carpets, Furniture
Curtains, Draperies
Wall Paper, Dinner-
ware, Fancy China
Glassware, House-
furnishings

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Street Paving- (Also Alleys) — Total mileage of street paving as re-
ported bv city civil engineer on Jan. 1, 1913, was 61 14 miles, of which
37 miles are asr)halt. 221^ are brick, and 1% arc tarvia. During
1912, a total of 124,677 square yards of street pavement, or 7.15 miles
were laid, at a cost of $292,343.06. Of the total, 4.095 miles were
asphalt, costing $164,269.93; 1,665 miles bricl<, costing $83,064; 1.301
miles asphaltic concrete, costing $43,180.12, and .088 of a mile tarvia,
costing $1,828.40. The city has 4.33 miles of paved alleys, the amount
spent for this purpose in 1912 being $5,329.

Cement Sidewalks — Total mileage of cement walks, according to report
of city civil engineer, Jan. 1, 1913, was 59 miles. Of this amount.
6.114 miles, varying in width from 5 to 7 feet, were laid under pul)Iic
contract in 1912, at a cost of $22,990.47. Six miles were laid under
private contract, at a cost of $20,609.16. Total cost, $43,599.63.

Sewers — Total length of sewers, as reported by city civil engineer Jan.
1, 1913, was 991^ miles, varying in diameter from 10 to 72 inches. Of
this amount. 4.84 miles of sewers were constructed in 1912, at a cost
of $30,807.91.

Inspection of Weig-hts and Measures — The City Sealer, acting under
the supervision of the board of public safety, inspects all measure.5
and scales used in the sale of merchandise. The 68tli General As-
sembly (1913) made it (Tbligatory upon the councils of cities of 50,000
or over to cause the board of safety to appoint an inspector of
weights and measures, to serve during good behavior. C. Barry
Tolan was the first appointee of the board, 1912.

Building' Inspection — The city building inspector, acting under the au-
thority of the department of public safety, enforces the rigid state
and local laws governing the construction and remodeling of all
buildings. During 1912 building permits to the number of 830 were
issued; cost of buildings, $2,820,160.

Meat and Dairy Inspection — ■Operated under supervision of department
of public health. Superintendent supervises such slaughter houses
as have no regular government inspector; also inspects all meats
shipped in. Inspects method of production and delivery of milk:
inspects all hotels, restaurants, bakeries and confectioneries. His
added title of Deputy State Veterinarian enables him to quarantine
tuberculin cattle and take necessary measures to prevent spread of
disease. Meat and dairy inspector. Dr. Geo. W. Gillie, appointed, 1911.

Gartoag-e Disposal (Cost of) — During ten years ending Jan. 1. 1913. the
city paid out $118,575.39 for the collection and disposal of garbage,
the amounts per vear being as follows: 1903. $9,316.00; 1904. $11.-
893.67; 1905. $9,362.31; 1906. $9,338.19; 1907. $9,498.27; 1908. $10,550.90:
1909. $10,374.62: 1910. $11,960.52; 1911, $14,485.60; 1912. $21,795.31.
Average. $11,857.54.

Oarbag-e Crematory — Clinton and Fourth, near north end of
Clinton-st bridge crossing St. Mary's river; 1 sq. e. and 6 sq. n. of
c. h. Original cost. $8,000; site was formerly an abandoned city gravel
pit. Garbage is collected and burned under the supervision of de-
partment of public health.

Street Cleaning- (Cost of) — During ten years, ending Jan. 1. 1913. tho
city paid a total of $161,574.30 for the cleaning of the streets. The
amounts per year are as follows: 1903: $11,293.43; 1904, $12,913.62:
1905, $14,207.92; 1906. $12,507.60; 1907. $15,197.53; 1908, $17,271.48:
1909, $16,937.26; 1910, $19,168.72; 1911. $19,936.40; 1912. $22,240.34.
Average per year, $16,157.43.

Sanitary Police Inspection — Three officers, acting under the supervision
of the department of public health, respond to all complaints of bad
sanitary conditions and take necessary action to relieve conditions.

City Scales — Clinton, 2 sq. n. of B. Superior; 1 sq. e. and 4 sq. n. of c. h.
In charge of city weighmaster. Here, also, is the city wholesale
market for hay and grain.

City "Dump" — East of Clinton, entrance two sq. n. of E. Superior; 1 sq.
e. and 4 sq. n. of c. h.

BEAUTY SPOTS IN FORT WAYNE PARKS

GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE, IND. 27

PARKS

During the past few years, Ft. W'uyne'.s interest in city parks has
received renewed impetus llirough the great civic improvement wave
wliich brought about the organization of the cential and aftiliated civic
improvement associations; this lias enabled the Board of Park Commis-
sioners, of four members, to carry forward its work with wonderful
success. A park civil engineer and assistants have been added to the
force and a city forester who devotes his attention to the care of the
fruit, ornamental and shade trees, performs his work under the direc-
tion of the Board of Park Commissioners. The fact that tlie three
rivers — St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee — form a junction near the
heart of the city, enables the city to provide features in its parks which
would otherwise be impossible. The total park area is '121 acres. An
elaborate system of boulevard connections and river bank improvement
is now being carried forward.

Swinney Park — -W. Main car to Mechanics; 1 sq. s. to entrance over
footbridge. Or Jefferson car to Garden-st. terminus; entrance at im-
mediate left. Automobiles or carriages, due west on VVashington-Bd.-
West. City's second large.st park, 45.1 acres, the generous gift to Ft.
Wayne of the late Col. Thomas W. Swinney. Features; Flowing ar-
tesian well, artificial lake, island, a wealth of plants, flowers, shrubs
and ornamental trees; half-mile automobile speedway, immense picnic
grounds, Japanese pavilion, tennis courts, baseball fields. St. Mary's
river flows on west, north and portion of east borders. Many great
public gatherings held here. Park entrances are about 1 mi. from
downtown.

Iiawton Park — Spy Run car at Transfer Corner to entrance. Park faces
Spy Run-av in district known as Spy Run, so named from famous
creek which traverses it. Oldest of Ft. Wayne parks. Name changed
from North Side Park to Lawton Park in honor of Gen. Henry W.
Lawton, whose boyhood and youth were spent here where he enlisted
for the civil war; he lost his life in the Philippine campaign. Park
contains 31.5 acres. Fronting the entrance is the monument to the
, sons of Allen county who lost their lives in the civil war. Park com-
tains greenliouses which supply all the citj' parks with their plants
and flowers. Features: Spy Run creek, war relics, baseball diamonds,
tennis courts.

McCullocli Park — Broadway car to Swinney-av. .Or Belt Line car, in
either direction, to same. One of the mo.st popular and beautiful of
the smaller parks; 4 acres. Beautiful landscape gardening. Features:
Large central fountain-; unmarked grave of Former Governor Bigger.

Reservoir Park — South Wayne car to Creighton-av; 1 sq. e. Or Pon-
tiac car to Creighton-av; 1 sq. e. Most popular of southside parks,
especially in winter when its large artificial lake attracts thousands
of skaters. Features: Large plateau-like reservoir for city water,
top of which, overlooking the city, is reached by stairway on east
side of incline; artificial lake, islands, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Area, 13 acres, including four city squares and space of intersecting
streets. .City's first public swimming pool installed here.

Weisser Park — Pontiac car to Hanna; 3 sq. s. New park containing
hundreds of stately trees; popular for picnics and celebrations. Area,
14.6 acres.

Iiakeside Park — -Lakeside car to Crescent-av (entrance). Remarkably
attractive new park. Area, 30 acres. Features: Delta Lake,
rustic bridges, large trees, shrubs, flowers. Maumee river flows to the
south of park.

Hayden Park — East Main car to cor. E. Jefferson and Harmer. Area,
a little over 1 acre. Features: Central fountain, trees and flowers.

Poster Park — Broadway car to St. Mary's river bridge; 3 sq. s. along

river. The gift to the city of Hon. Samuel M. P^oster and Col. D. N.

Foster (the latter president of the Board of Park Commissioners.

Largest of the city parks; area, 62 acres. Beautiful natural forest,
■extending a distance of 2 mi. along St. Mary's river. Popular place

for immense gatherings.
Williams Park — Pontiac car to cor. Pontiac and Calhoun; transfer to

South Calhoun short line (or walk, 2 sq. .s.). Small triangular park,

gift of Mr. Henry M. Williams and Mary Hamilton Williams. Area,

a little less than 1 acre. Handsome little park.

^1 HERE is a very large
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manufactured to fit the
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FURNITURE
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Old Port Park — Four sq. east of c. h., on E. Main, corner Old Fort
Place (as the extreme eastern square of E. Main-st is called) and Clay.
Or take East Main car to Lafayette; 1 sq. e. Thislittle triangular jjiece
— one-fifth of an acre — -is the most treasured bit of Ft. Wayne
ground, speaking in an historical sense, as it marks a portion of the
area occupied by the crude stockade erected by Gen. Anthony Wayne
in 1794, and which marked the l)eginning- of the supremacy of the
whites. (See "Old Fort Wayne, Site of" under "Historic Places.")

Thieme Park and Drive — West Main car to Rockhill. Beautified stretch
of river bank at east end of Main-st bridge crossing St. Mary's
river. Theodore F. Thieme, a leading manufacturer and public spir-
ited citizen, improved the spot marking the park, at his personal ex-
pense, as an example of river beautification. Drive connects this point
with Swinney Park. (See "Thieme Tablet").

Hirons Park — Ft. W. & Springfield Interurban line. Stop No. 2. Area,
a little less than 1 acre, located at Piqua-av, Fairfax and Warsaw.

Ves^y Park — -Centlivre car or Robison Park car at Transfer Corner to
point of turning off N. Clinton-st; 2 sq. n. on Parkway-av. Located
in Irvington Park addition, between N. Clinton and L. S. & M. S. R. R.
tracks. Area, 5 acres. Features: Large picnic grounds, beautiful
grove. Spy Run creek flowing entirely through the park. Gift to the
city by John H. Vesey estate.

Poutiac Place Park — Pontiac car to Walton-av (Anthopy-bd). Area, 1 1/^
acres; donated to city by Pontiac Place Improvement Co.; tract lies
along north side of Pontiac Place addition.

Rockliill Park — Broadway car to Taylor; transfer to Taylor car; get off
at Morris; 5 sq. n. Area, 12 acres; lies just outside city limits; city
will possess it as soon as lines are extended to include it. Heavily
wooded.

Camp Allen Park — West Main car to Mechanic ; ' 3 sq. s. Area, 3
acres; purchased by city in 1912; lies along St. Mary's river oppo-
site Washington-bd entrance to Swinney Park. Marks the site of
soldiers' camp during civil war.

Orff Park — West Main car to Rockhill. Triangular, unimproved spot,
very small, separated from Thieme Park and Drive by Rockhill-st.

Broadway Parkway — Extends along St. Mary's river between Broadway
and St. Mary's river, south of Broadway bridge on Bluffton road.
Broadway car to terminus.

Centlivre Park — Private amusement park. (See "Places of Amusement.)

Robison Park — Most attractive park in Indiana, private ownership.
(See "Places of Amusement.")

Germania Park — Private Amusement park. (See "Places of Amuse-
ment").

Historical Note — -In 1863, the city purchased from Henry Seymour for
$800, the little triangular piece of ground to which was given the name.
Old Fort Park, marking the site of the stockade erected by Gen. Wayne
in 1794. Henry M. Williams placed an iron fence about it and erected

a flagpole. In January, 1866, for $35,000, part of the present Lawton

Park (first called City Park and later Northside Park) was purchased
from William Fleming, S. B. Bond, C. D. Bond, W. H. Jones, Hugh B.
Reed, Henry J. Rudisill and J. W. Dawson; balance was bought in
1866 and in 1881 from Nathan Mettler, for $1,775; total cost, $37,255.

Part of this area was in 1872 sold to the L. S. & M. S. railroad.

Hayden Park was a donation from Eliza Hanna Hayden, in 1866, fol-
lowing the purchase by the city of six lots for $4,500, from H. W.

Hanna, S. D. Hanna, Jessie B. Bond and C. H. Hanna. -Reservoir

Park was purchased in 1880 from Andrew and Montgomery Hamilton

for $24,000. McCulloch Park was a gift from Hon. Hugh McCulloch

and Susan McCulloch, in 1886.— — Williams Park was given to the city
by Henry M. and Mary Hamilton Williams, in 1890. The city pur-
chased Orff Park in 1892 at the time the location of Main street was

changed. In his will, the late Thomas W. Swinney de\ised to the

city in fee simple in trust (under certain conditions) the property now
composing most of Swinney Park: it was provided that his children
should enjoy the use of the grounds as long as they or any of them
should live. On June 1, 1893, an agreement between the children and
the city gave the city immediate use of the park by the payment of an
annual rental of $600 and taxes. The city added 11% acres to the tract,
purchased from S. C. Evans and H. W. Y. Porter for $8,200; total cost,
including rental, to 1913, $20,200. The original plat of Lakeside Park

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MISSES' COATS, SUITS AND DRESSES

MEN'S COATS, SUITS AND FURNISHINGS

BOYS' APPAREL AT REMARKABLE PRICES

INFANT AND CHILDREN'S APPAREL

Stillman^s is one of the Great
Points of Interest to Visitors!

Calhoun, near Jefferson Street — Three short blocks
South from the Court House.

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was acquired from the Ft. Wayne Land and Improvement Co. for
$5,000: in 1908, the Forest Park Co., through the effort of Its secretary-
manager, Louis F. Curdes, gave 3 Va blocl<s and a boulevard
strip; in 1912, the Boulevard Realty C^'o. gave one lot, and the city

bought the Parham property for $2,800. Total cost, $7,800. Thiome

Drive and Park were acquired through condemnation proceedings in
1909, for $3,578.55; the park was improved by Theodore Thieme, for

$7,000. Weisser Park was bought in 1909 from Magdalcna Weisscr.

for $10,500 Forter Park was a gift to the city by Col. D. N. and

Hon. S. M. Foster, in 1912. Vesey Parle was donated to the city by

the widow of the late John H. Ve.-;ey, in 1912. Rockhill Park will be

given to tlie city as soon as the boundaries are extended to include it

within the city limits. Since 1909, the city has received substantial

park gifts from the Ft. Wayne Land and Improvement Co., A. R. Hirons.
the Pontiac Place Co., H. R. Freeman, M. G. Beaver, R. L. Roniy, S. S.
Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rockhill and others.

Renewed interest in city parks dates from 1888. In 1911 a state law
was enacted to give the board of park commissioners powers to estab-
lish parks, boulevards and playgrounds to be paid for by a tax on bene-
fited property, such tax not to exceed a total of 15 per cent, of the value
of tlie land, exclusive of improvements; a bonding privelege is pro-
vided, if the assessment exceeds $10. No work can be done without
the consent of a majority of resident property owners. The board is
limited to the expenditure of $50,000 per year.
S

Park Commissioners — Pursuant to an act of the legislature in 1906.
the Department of Public Parks was establislied, its members being
appointed to serve one, two, three and four years. The present mem-
bership, 1913, is: President, D. N. Foster (serving third term); vice
president, Louis Fox (serving second term); Louis W. Dorn, and E. F.
Yarnelle. Former members serving since 1905, Oscar W. Tresselt, Fer-
dinand Meier and Joseph "W. Singmaster.

Civic Improvement Associations — ^In 1909. the Commercial Club of Ft.
Wayne, through a recommendation from its president, H. C. Rockhill,
took action along all lines of civic betterment, and a committee was
named to give special attention to the matter of parks, and river pijri-
fication and beautification; C. H. Worden and R. B. Hanna headed this
committee. Prof. Chas. Zueblin, of the University of Chicago, was en-
gaged for a series of practical lectures on municipal improvements, and
Charles Mulford Robinson, of Rochester, N Y.. was engaged to make
an exhaustive investigation and a comprehensive report, with recom-
mendations, of the physical condition of the city; the expense was borne
partly by private subscription and partly by a fund given by the city
council to the park board. The organization of a central Civic Improve-
ment Association with several affiliated associations formed In various
parts of the city placed the movement on a sure footing. All are doing
splendid work.

River Pront Commission — Tlie city council, responding to expressed
public sentiment, created a River Front Commission composed as fol-
lows: For the city at large — Mayor Jesse Grice; for the city council —
J. J. Bauer. H. W. Felger and B. F. Sarver; for the board of public
works — F. T. Benoy; for the board of park coinmissioners — Oscar W.
Tresselt; for the city engineering department — F. M. Randall; for the
citizens generally — C. H. Worden, L. D. Redding and R. B. Hanna. For
the use of this commission, a sum of 414 cents on each $100 assessed
property valuation was levied. The first step taken was the engagement
of George B. Kessler, of St. Louis and Kansas City, a world-famou-:
landscape architect and engineer, to supervise the great work of revising
the park system and beautifying the river banks. Metcalf & Eddy,
sewer experts, engaged by the board of public works, worked in har-
mony with other eleinents to bring about desired conditions.

River Improvement Association — During the last week in March, 1913,
disastrous floods throughout the middle and central states caused the
loss of millions of dollars in property, as well as many lives. Fort
Wayne, though suffering but slightly in comparison with many other
cities of the devastated region, experienced enough loss from the over-
flow of its rivers to talee immediate steps to prevent future trouble. On
April 1, an association was formed, with the foUowlrg executive com-

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mlttee: Senator S. B. Fleming (president), Robert E. Kelly (secretary),
Wm. M. Griffin, Chas. McCulloch, W. D. Henderson, Frank B. Taylor,
Theodore F. Thieme, John B. Reuss and H. C. Rockhill. Mr. Thieme,
unable to serve was succeeded by Timothy Foohey. The association se-
cured the immediate appropriation of ?5,000 by the city council for the
employment of competent engineers to make a preliminary investiga-
tion of river conditions, to work under the direction of City Engineer
F. M. Randall. On April 24, Maj. J. C. Oakes and Capt. J. J. Kingman,
of the United States war department, visited the city while on a gen-
eral tour of all states affected by the flood of the preceding month.
Dr. G. C. Elliott, chief engineer of the department of agriculture, and
Engineer S. H. McCrary visited the city during the same month. The
extensive plans for the work of improvement await the complete recom-
mendations of the engineers.

Park Finances — For the year ending Jan. 1, 1913: Total receipts, and
balance of $3,290.67 on hand Jan. 1, 1912, $45,824.15. Total disburse-
ments, $40,457.07.

City Forestry Department — Under control of Board of Park Commis-
sioners, government building, E. Berry and Clinton, IVi sq. e. of c. h.
on Berry. Forestry department established April 2, 1912, with C!arl
J. Getz as city forester. Force of trained men and modern equipment
carry forward splendid work in tree planting, care of trees and in-
structing the public. Department was more than self-sustaining the
first year; cost of operating, $3,407; receipts and stock on hand, $3,568.
A municipal nursery is maintained by this department. (See "Mu-
nicipal Tree Nursery").

Municipal Tree Nursery — South of Spy Run creek in Vesey Park (See
"Vesey Park"). Established in the fall of 1912. Seedling trees are
grown and other work of propagation carried forward. Capacity,
4,000 trees. Under control of department of forestry. (See "City
Forestry Department"). Tree nursery also operated in connection
with Lawton Park.

Municipal Oreenliouses — In Lawton Park (See "Lawton Park"). In
these large greenhouses are raised the thousands of plants and flow-
ers used each year in Oie beautification of the city parks. Over
150,000 plants raised each year.

Swimming; Fools — In the summer of 1913, the agitation for free pub-
lic bathing and swimming pools to be made a part of the city park
equipment was taken up at the suggestion of Prof. Louis Dorn, of
the Board of Park Commissioners. The Commercial Club became
Interested and a committee composed of the following members was
named, on July 3, by the pre.sident, Wm. M. Griffin, to consider the
project from all viewpoints: W. M. Wardrop, division superintend-
ent of the Pennsylvania railroad; Robert B. Hanna, postmaster; Prof.
Louis Dorn, of Concordia college, and member of park board; Marriotte
Price, civil engineer of the department of public parks; E. F. Yar-
nelle, member of park board. The pools will be located at such points
as will give the best service to the boys and girls who will patronize
them. The first pool was ordered to be established at Reservoir
park at an estimated cost of $8,000. Dimensions of pool, 100x50 feet.
Engineers Marriotte Price and Guy Scoit submitted the preliminary
plans, which were perfected by C. R. Weatherhogg.

PLAYGROUNDS

Ouldlin Playgrounds — W. Main car to Fulton; 2 sq. n. to W. Superior;

Vz sq. w. to Ross; 1 sq. n. Grounds located on St. Mary's river; area,

9 acres; splendidly equipped; includes baseball diamond.
Holman Street Playgrounds — Holman and Clinton. Any car going s. on

Calhoun, to Holman; 1 sq. e.
Bowser Playgrounds — Fisher and Reed. E. Creighton car to Winter; 2

sq. s. Deposit station of public library located here.
Robison Park Playgrounds — Robison Park car at Transfer Corner. (See

"Robison Park.") ^

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FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
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Historical Note — The Hoi man Street playgrounds were the first to be
established, 1910. The site of the Guldlin plavKiounds was originally
purchased from the Rockhill heirs, N. D. Douglimaii, Charles Pape and
C'liarlotte and Henry Baade, as a site for the No. 2 pumping station,
which was later removed to a point across the St. Mary's river. The
site was gi'aded and equipped in 1911 at a cost of $7,000, of which sum
the city gave $2,500. The grounds were established through the efforts
of Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Guldlin, who were substantial donors to the fund.
Great credit is due Dr. L. P. Drayer and others for financial and other
aid. Dr. Draytr was the first president of the Ft. Wayne Playgrounds
Association. The Bowser playgrounds were established through the
efforts of S. F. Bowser, who provided the equipment and supervised the
Installation of wading pools and apparatus. The grounds were the gift
of John H. Bass. The legislature of 1913 passed an act for the estab-
lishment, maintenance and equipment of public playgrounds in cities
of 63,000 to 69,000 according to the 1910 census, in order to place the
establishment and maintenance of the playgrounds in the hands of the
city government. The school board has full control. The city council
is authorized to levy the sum of not less than one cent nor more than
two cents on each $100 of taxable property. Ilirector of playgrounds.
Miss Carrie A. Snively. Several of the public school properties are
equipped with apparatus.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

No city of its size is better equipped than Ft. Wayne to cope with the
fire fiend. With eight fine, modern fire houses located where best
service may be rendered; with a splendid organization; with an quip-
ment including eight modern engines, auto chemical engines and the
latest improved apparatus in all lines, and with well-paved streets to
add to the ease of reaching the scenes of conflagrations, the city is
proud of its entire department. The water supply is fully adequate,
and the pressure, without the added force of the engines, is seldom
disappointing. The department carries forward a rigid system of
building inspection and in various ways avoids great probable loss each
year.

Engine Houses — Following is a list of the city's 8 engine houses, and
their location:
Engine House No. 1 — -(Headquarters) — E. Main, between Barr and Lia<-

fayette; 214 sq. e. of c. h. on E. Main.
Eng-ine House No. 2 — Wallace, between Lafayette and Clay; E. Crelgh-

ton, car to Lafayette and Wallace; y^ sq. e.
Engine House No. 3 — Washington-Bd-W, between Harrison and Web-
ster; 2 sq. s. and 1 1/^ sq. w. of c. h.
Engine House No. 4 — Maumee-av between Chute and Ohio; E. Main

car to Washington-Bd-E and University; 1 sq. s.
Engine House No. 5 — Broadway, between Hendricks and Lavina; Broad-
way car to Lavina; i^ sq. s.
Engine House No. 6 — ^Wells and Third; Huffman car to Wells and Third
Engine House No. 7 — W Main, between Watkins and Greenwood-av. W.

Main car to Watkins.
Engrlne House No. 8 — Fairfield-av, between W. DeWald and W. Creigh-
ton-av; S. Wayne car to Creighton and Fairfleld-avs; y^z sq. n.

OfHcers of fire department, appointed by board of public safety, sub-
ject to approval of mayor:

Chief — (Incumbent, Henry Hilbrecht).

Assistant Chief — (Incumbent, George .Jasper).

Electrician — (Incumbent, Robert J. Gaskill).

Eight Captains of Departments, with incumbents as follows:

No. 1 — Fred Schroeder. Nd. 2 — Michael Conners. No. 3 — John
Stahlhut. No. 4 — Peter Lauer. No. 5 — George Trautman. No. 6 —
Christian Royhans. No. 7 — John Baker. No. 8 — John F. Huber.

Sixteen Lieutenants, two for each department. The incumbents are
tts follows, the first name indicating the first lieutenant, and the second
name the second lieutenant:

No. 1 — Theodore Walda, Henry Guth. No. 2 — Peter Roth, George
L. Schwartz. No. 3 — Wm. J. Brandt, Fred H. Tieman. No. 4 —
C. F. W. Walda, Frank J. Hensel, No. 5 — Wm. Haiber, W. T. Ling.
No. 6 — Wm. B. Strebig, John W. Myers. No. 7 — Simon J. Boerger,
Edward Henschen. No. 8— Frank J. Miller, W. W. Bandt.

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FORT WAYNE GIVES ITS CITIZENS SPLENDID FIRE PROTECTION.

Historical Note — Ft. Wayne's first fire department, the name of which
is unrecorded, was a voluntary organization containing the names of
39 prominent citizens of that day, organized Aug. 13, 1839. The Anthony
Waynes organized in 1841, had an engine house on Clinton-st. north of
Main. The Hermans, organized In 1848, had an engine house on Clin-
ton-st, north of Berry. Each had a hand-power engine, hose cart and
a supply of leather-riveted hose. The Hermans were succeeded by the
Alerts. On Dec. 3, 1848, the fire limits were bounded on the north by
the canal (present Nickel Plate tracks), on the east by Barr-st, on the
south by Maln-st, and on the west by Harrison-st. The Mechanics'
Engine and Hose Company was founded in 1856, and in that same year
the paid fire department was organized. The first steam engine was
purchased for $3,000, in 1867, in which year the Vlgllants was or-
ganized. In 1872, a fine rotary steamer was purchased for $4,800;
named the Anthony Wayne. Two others were purchased; named Frank
Randall and "Charley" Zollinger, in honor of mayors of their time. A
second ward engine house. Court and Berry, was built in 1860, replacing
the old house at the rear. In 1875, the National fire alarm telegraph
system, with 15 boxes and 18 miles of wire, was Installed at a cost of
$5,000; nine years afterward, the Gamewell system was substituted.
Improvements from that time forward have been rapid. T. L. Bourie
was the first fire chief, serving from 1856 to 1858 inclusive.

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Pire IJosses — During 1912, the total loss by fire In Ft. Wayne was $47,-
925. Amount of in.surance i)rti(l on lo.sses, $15,660.78. Total amount
of insurance curried on ;ill Ijuildiny.s damased by fire, $373,675; tlie
amount of loss was 12.82 per cent., or nearly one-half less than dur-
ing 1911, when ''25.08 per cent, was the figure. The loss by fire,
during 1912, not covered by insurance was $2,265.

Pire I^imits — A city ordinance prohibits the erection of any but fire-
proof buildings wtthin these limits: Beginning at 10. Superior and
Lafayette; s. on Lafayette (extended), tlience s. on Lafayette to E.
Wayne; e. on E. Wayne to Barr; s. on Barr to B. Jefferson; w. on E.
Jefferson to Clinton; s. on Clinton to main ti-acks of Pennsylvania
R. R. ; w. along tracks to Harri.son; n. on Harrison to W. Wayne;
w. on W. Wayne to Webster; n. on Webster (extended) to W. Superior;
e. on W. Superior to Wells; n. on Wells to Fairmount Place; w. on
Fairmount Place to 1st alley w. of Wells; along said allej in a s.-e.
direction and parallel with Wells until line intersects W. Supeiici;
e. on W. Superior to point of beginning.

Pire Alarm Boxes — Fire alarm signal boxes are located at scores of
convenient corners in all parts o£ the city. To turn in alarm: Break
the glass; open interior door; pull down lever. In case telephone is
used, call No. 19. Alarm sent from box is received at central sta-
tion and repeated automatically to each of the other seven fire houses.

Following is a list of boxes and their locations:

9 — St. Mary's and Burgess.
12 — Wells and Lake Shore Ry.
13 — High and Clark.
14 — Superior and Ewing.
15— Calhoun and Jefferson.
16 — Calhoun and Railroad.
17 — Calhoun and Masterson.
IS — Calhoun and Leith.
22 — Washington and Barr.
23— Washington and Clay.
24 — Washington and Harmer.
25 — Lewis and Hanna.
26 — Summit and Division.
27 — Maumee and Schick.
28 — Hayden and Francis.
29 — Ohio and Eliza.
31 — Douglass-av and Webster.
32 — Fairfield and Jefferson.
34 — Jefferson and Broadway.
35 — Washington and Van Buren.
36 — Union and Lavina.
37 — Broadway and Wall.
38 — Washington and College.
39 — Wall and Nelson.
41 — Lafayette and Penn. Ry.
42 — No. 2 Engine House.
43 — Hanna and Wallace.
44 — Creighton and Thomas.
45 — Thayer and Smith.
46 — Hanna and Creighton.
47 — Lafayette and DeWald.
48 — Pontiac and Walton.
4 9 — John and Pontiac.
51 — Berry and Webster.
52 — Main and Fairfield.
53^Berry and Union.
54 — Main and Cherry.
55 — Main and Van Buren.
56 — Boone and Osage.
57 — No. 7 Engine House.
58 — High and Runnion.
59 — Eckart Packing Co.
61 — Berry and Court.
62 — Harrison and Columbia.
63 — Columbia and Clinton.

(Fire Alarm Signals

64 — Madison and Barr.

65 — Barr and Holman.

67 — Lafayette and Holman.

71 — l<''airfield and Bass.

72 — Butler and Hoagland.

73 — Broadway and Taylor.

74 — Fox and DeWald.

75 — -No. 8 Engine House.

76 — Fairfield and Mever.

77 — Fairfield and Wildwood.

78 — Broadway and Ferguson.

79 — Fox and Home.

81 — Wayne and Schick.

82 — Lewis and LilUe.

83 — Washington and Grant.

84 — Coombs and Liberty.

85 — Walton and Hayden.

86 — Wabash and Maumee.

87 — Wabash and Alliger.

88 — Wavne Trace and New Haven

89 — E. Yards, Penn. Ry.

91 — Spy Run-av and Wagner.

93— Power Sta., Spy Run-av.

94 — Centlivre Brewing Co.

95 — State and Parnell.

97 — Delaware and Kentucky.
112 — Third and Slierman.
113 — Putnam and Meridian.
114 — -No. 6 Engine House.
115 — Wayne and Calhoun.
116 — Calhoun and INIontgomery.
117 — Calhoun and Creighton.
121 — No. 1 (Central) Engine Hse.
123 — E. Columbia and N. P. Ry.
124 — Old Fort and Columbia.
125 — Lake and Oneida.
127 — No. 4 Engine House.
128 — Penn. Roundhouse, Gay.
132— -No. 3 Engine House.
135 — No. 5 Engine House.
136 — Ft. W. Electric Works.
141 — Clinton and Murray.
146 — Lafayette and Wildwood.
147 — Lafayette and Pontiac.
148 — Western Gas Con. Co.
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152 — Wayne and Fulton. 212 — St. Mary's and Spring.

158 — High and DeGroff. 213— Wells and Huffman.

.'5^~~S^'''!I?""" ^""I ,¥'""■. 214— Harrison and Fifth.

163 — Calhoun and Superior. ,,r pii„ton and Flizahefh

173— Taylor and Riedmiller. "^^ ^ : ? J^ iizabeui.

j'^'g Packard Co. 216— Clinton and Chestnut.

178 — Broadway and Thompson. 312 — Barthold and Fifth.

179 — Broadway and Home. 316 — Holman and Clinton.

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PRIVATE FIRE DEPARTMENTS

rt. Wayne Electric Works Tire Department — Composed of 30 men in
the employ of Ft. Wayne Electric Works, splendidly trained and
equipped. Organized 1894. First officers: Chief, E. A. Barnes; Capt.
Ho>e Co. No. 1, H. J. Evans, capt. Hose Co. No. 2. Wm Wurtle won
water battles at four successive tournaments: two first prizes and one
second prize in Hose-laying contests. Equipment: 2 hose carts, 2\^
inch standard hose each: 1 ladder truck, 40-foot extension ladder: I
deluge set: two 1000-gallon underwriter fire pumps; two 50,000 gal-
lon tanks on roof; 2 cisterns, 180,000 gallons total capacity.

G-eneral Electric Co. Pire Department — Consists of 26 members, con-
nected with General Electric (Lamp Works) plant, Clinton and Hol-
man. Organized 1908, with Oliver Fricke as chief. Later officers:
Chief, G. B. Lehman: assistant chief, T. F. Sparkman; captains,
John Fitzgerald, Geo. Horner, John Parnin. Equipment: Hose cart,
extension ladders, powerful underwriters' fire pump; two reservoirs
of water to supplement citv supply. There are 28 hose stations
throughout the plant. Fire drills. In which 1,000 employes participate
are conducted regularly.

Pennsylvania Co. Pire Department — For a third of a century, this de-
partment has done .splendid service. Equipment consists of hose
carts, ladders, etc., suited to the demands of the various departments.
Large and well-trained force.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Department, City Building, E. Berry and Barr, 2 sq. e. of c. h.
on Berry (Barr-st entrance). A well-organized and efficient force, with
modern equipment, including auto-patrol. Portion of quarters used as
police station for temporary detention of persons arrested. The fol-
lowing officers are appointed by the board of public safety, subject to
the approval of the mayor:

Chief — (Incumbent, Dayton F. Abbott).

Captain — (Incumbent, Martin A. Rundell).

Lieutenant — (Incumbent, George Eisenhut).

Three Detective Sergeants — -(Incumbents, Wm. F. Pappert, Ward
Hall, Walter H. Immel).

Three Sergeants — (Incumbents, Richard Kelly, George Galentine,
Louis Crawley).

Bailiff City Court — (Incumbent, Chas. C. Nave).

Station Master — (Incumbent, Joseph Degltz).

Clerk — (Incumbent, Fred C. Boldeau).

Electrician — (Incumbent, Robert J. Gaskill).

The department is composed of a total of 66 men, of whom 49 are
patrolmen.

Historical Note — The police "department of Ft. Wayne was established
in May, 1873, with a chief and three subordinates, and a station house
was fitted up on the east side of Court-st. Conrad Pens was the first
city marshal, serving from May, 1863, to May, 1865. Others of the
earlier marshals and chiefs of police are as follows: William Ward,
1865-1869; Fred Limecooley, 1869-1870; Patrick McGee, 1870-1871; Diet-
rick Myers, 1871-1872; M. Singleton, 1872-1876; Hugh Diehl, 1876-1878;
Eugene B. Smith, 1878-1880.

42 THE GEISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND INSTITUTIONS

The buildings which house the naunicipal government departments of

Ft. Wayne, are monuments to the enterprise of its citizens. All are

modern in design, construction and equipment.

City Hall — W. Berry and Barr. 2 sq. e of c. h. Substantial brownstone
structure, Romanesque style; 60x150 feet in size. Here are the
offices of the Mayor, Clerk, Controller, Attorney, Judge of City Court,
Board of Public Works, Board of Safety, Police Department, Depart-
ment of Public Health, Board of Park Commissioners, and subsidiary
departments including Secretary of Water Works Department, Super-
intendent of Streets, Sealer, Dairy and Meat Inspector, Civil Engineer,
Forester, Building Inspector. The Associated Charities also has an
office here. The council chaiuber is located on the second floor. The
basement is occupied by the police deiiartment, the boiler room for
the heating apparatus, record vaults and work shop and storage room
of the waterworks and street departments. Building erected in
1S93; cost $59,385 In 1893 city bought 18 feet ad.ioining on the east,
for $2,250. Building site donated by the late Hon. Samuel Hanna.

Market House — (Retail) — Extends parallel to Barr-st between city hall
and Washington-Bd-E. One of the most picture^(|ue and architect-
urally pleasing market houses in the central states. Constructed of
concrete. Consists of double series of solid concrete pillars, sup-
porting a tiled roof one and one-half city squares in length. At the
two terminals and at the Wayne-st ends of the two sections are
large arched entrances. Illuminated arch spans Wayne-st. Market
gardeners and others pay $15 annually for rental of each of the 112
stalls. In addition to the regular rental income of $1,680, the city
receives a considerable annual amount from gardeners who are re-
quired to have peddlers' licenses. Market house erected in 1910; cost,
$20,000. In charge of city market master.

Wholesale Market — Clinton, north of E. Superior. City Weigh-
master's office and scales are here, where thousands of loads of hay,
grain and other products are brought for weighing each year.

Garbag'e Crematory — Clinton, north of St. Mary's river; 1 sq. e. and
5 sq. n. of c. h. Sit^ was formerly an abandoned city gravel pit.
Original cost, $8,000. Garbage is collected by. the city and burned in
retorts.

Asphalt Repair Plant — Directly n. of Pumping Station No. 2 on Pape-av
and St. Mary's river. Erected in 1912; operated under Department
of Puljlic Works in repairing asphalt street paving. Modern equip-
ment.

Water Works Plant — (Municipally owned) — Office of Water Works de-
partment operating under supervision of Board of Public Works, is
located in City Hall, Clinton and W. Berry, 2 sq. e. of c. h. Deep
wells provide the water supply of Ft. Wayne. The water works
system is thoroughly modernized. In addition to the supply of water
which is being constantly sent through the extensive system of
water mains, a surplus is retained in an immense reservoir (See
"Reservoir Park" under "Parks"), for general and emergency use in
case of conflagrations or other conditions demanding a quick, ade-
quate supply.

Pumping- Station No. 1 — -N. Clinton, n. of Lawton Park; Spy Run
car to Elizabeth; w. on Elizabeth to N. Clinton; s. on Clinton. Con-
nected with Municipal Lighting plant.

Pumping- Station No. 2 — Pape-av and St. Mary's river. W. Main
car to VanBuren; 3 sq. n.

Pumping- Station No. 3 — Broadway and Rudisill-av (entrance to
Foster Park). Broadway car to St. Mary's river bridge. 2 sq. s.

Historical Note — In the spring of 1876, the council took action toward
the establishment of waterworks in Ft. Wayne. While Moses Lane,
hydraulic engineer, was preparing plans, the owners of the Wabash &
Erie canal proposed, to construct a system, using the canal feeder as
a source of water supply; estimated cost. $380,000. Citizens secured
restraining order to prevent granting contract, and in the succeeding
■election no cadidate who favored the proposition was elected. On
May 15, 1879, the council authorized the einployment of J. D. Cook, of

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43

Toledo, to submit plans and specifications which, at a popular election,
were adopted by u vote of 3,01)4 to 5G1. The present system is the
outgrowth. The initial cost was $2.36,865, much less than Cook's
estimate. It contemplated the present reservoir and Pumping Station
No. 1. After a lieated controversy, following which the canal was re-
jected as a source of supply, it was decided to talte the water from
Spy Run creek and a pumping station was built on its banks. By 1888,
however, it was seen that the supply was inadequate, and the sinking
of the first deep wells and the construction of a large reservoir near the
pumping station was the beginning of the present splendid water
works system.

MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT.

Electric Iiig-liting' Plant— (Municipally owned) — N. Clinton, n. of Law-
ton Park. Spy Run car to Elizabeth; w. on Elizabeth to N. Clinton;
s. on N. Clinton. Formerly, the entire electric lighting service for
streets and buildings was furnished by private corporations, most
recently the Ft. W. & Wabash Valley Traction Co. (now Ft. W. «&;
Nor. Ind. Traction Co.) As a result, however, of an accumulating
fund for the purpose having reached the required figure, the present
municipal plant was established, with modern equipment. Municipal
plant furnishes current for all street lamps and a part of the priv-
ate lighting, the Ft. W. & Nor. Ind. Trac. Co. still retaining a share
of the latter. Building and equipment cost $159,800; lighting of

Ornamental Street Iiig-htingr — System of ornamental street illumina-
tion in downtown district installed during 1912-13-14; jiroperty owners
pay cost of Installation; current furnished free by the city.

COUNTY BUILDINGS

Allen County Court House — This magnificent monument to the enter-
prise and wisdom of the people of Allen county as a whole, and to the
advanced art of the architect and builder, stands is a fitting center-
piece to the artistic, commercial and governmental activities of the

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county seat which has the distinction of possessing it. Recently.
Mrs. Georgiana W. Bond publi.shed a "Guide to the Allen County
Court House," a work which required months of constant research in
order to discover many details concerning the works of art which have
made the building famed throughout the nation. The visitor is
advised to secure a copy of this work as a valuable aid in a study of
one of the most beautiful county buildings in the United States.

The court house square is bounded by East Main, Court, East Berry
and Calhoun streets. The coiner stone was laid in 1897, marking the
beginning of the erection of the fourth court house to be built on the
same site. The building is constructed of Bedford stone. The heroic
statue of Liberty, surmounting the lofty dome, is fourteen feet in
height. The facades, besides showing the busts of Gen. Anthony
Wayne, George Washington, Col. John Allen, Chief Little Turtle and
Chief Tecumseh, present full-figure has reliefs of the nation's great
men. The magnificent interior is truly "a dream in marble." Vari-
ous county and township offices occupy the main floor, and here, too,
are to be found the large public assembly room and the women's
rest room. The second floor is devoted to county offices. Four
court rooms, with jury rooms, occupy the third floor. Here, also,
is the "Relic Room," containing invaluable treasures and memen-
toes of Fort Wayne's early history (See 'Museums") The rotunda
is graced by the magnificent mural paintings representing "Peace and
Prosperity," "Despotism and Anarchy," "Law and Order," and "War
and Devastation." The valuable book by Mrs. Bond, above referred
to, gives in detail the story of the many works of art which grace the
building tliroughout.

The total cost of the building and grounds was 5817,600. The
dimensions of the building are 134x270 feet. The distance from
the street level to the top of the statue of Liberty is 225 feet. The
clock dials in the dome are tliirteen feet in diameter. The build-
ing was dedicated Sept. 23, 1902.

Historical Note — Five court houses have been erected on the square
bounded by Main, Berry, Callioun and Court-sts. The first court
house, finished in 1832, at a cost of $3,322, was poorly adapted to
the use for which it was built. In 1841 gave $300 to have it demolished,
and a one-story edifice erected at tlie southeast corner of the square.
Berry and Court, was built in 1843. Small structures to house the va-
rious county offices were built at the other corners of the square, while
the court house was used for court sessions. A two-story edifice of
brick, standing in the center of the square, was built in 1847. This
was used until 1862, in which year a fourth building, erected at a cost
of $74,271 was accepted. It was a handsome brick structure, sur-
rounded by a broad lawn. This, however, gave way to the present
magnificent court house in 1902.

Allen County Heating- and Power Station — Calhoun, between Superior
and Eureka; 3 sq. n. of c. h. Complete, modern plant for the furnish-
ing of heat and light for the Allen county court house and the Allen
county jail, which latter adjoins the site on the south.

Allen County Jail — Calhoun, between Superior and Eureka; 214 sq. n.
of c. h. Brick building, erected in 1873; remodeled from time to time.
The building includes the Sheriff's residence.

Historical Note — The first jail, erected in 1825, at a cost of $579,
stood on the southwest corner of the square now occupied by the
court house. It was destroyed by fire in 1847. Lot 577 was then
purchased, and a new jail erected thereon, costing $1,000, including
the site. This was torn down and another jail and sheriff's residence
erected on the site in 1850, at a cost of $4,955.

Allen County Orphan Home — (See "Benevolent Institutions").

Allen County Infirmary (Poor Farm) — (See "Benevolent Institutions.")

Isolation Hospital — (See "Hospitals").

COUNTY OFFICIALS

Judge of the Circuit Court — John W. Eggeman.

Judge of the Superior Court — Carl Yaple.

Clerk — Wm. E. Gerding.

Prosecuting Attorney — Harry H. Hilgemann.

Sheriff — A. C. Gladieux.

Recorder — -Allan Hursh.

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from all walks and stations
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for all seasons. Visitors have the priviledge
of checking parcels here at our expense at all times.

FT. WAYNE, IND.

In the very heart of Fort Wayne (corner of Calhoun
and Wayne streets) will be found this new, bustl-
ing organization, the most modern of depart-
ment stores, equipped with elevators, rest
rooms, well ventilated and lighted
throughout. A Bargain
Basement, but bargains
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Treasurer — J. Herman Bueter.

Coroner — Dr. Edward Kruse.

Auditor — Calvin H. Brown.

Surveyor — Ralpli W. Guenther.

Superintendent of SchooLs^ David O. McComb.

Aa.se.ssor— William EsKeman.

Commissioners — ^Ist District, A. J. Black; 2d Di.strict, James D. Butt;

3d District, Wm. C. Scliwier. '

County Council — Valentine L. Siiaffer, chairman; .James J. Ifayes, Geoi

H. Viberp. Louis A. Centlivre, Wm. J. lleedin and Noah Amstutz.
Representatives (Indiana Legislature) — Clifford J. Moran, Wm. H. Fi

Moellering, Chas. W. Koenig. f

State Senator (.Joint senatorial district consists of Allen and Adams

counties) — Stephen B. Fleming, l^t. Wayne.

Congressional Representative (12tli congres-sional district is composed
of the counties of Allen, Lagrange, Steuben, Noble, Dekalb and
Whitley) — Cyrus Cline, Angola, Ind.

COURTS

United States Sistrict Court — Government building, E. Berry and Clin4
ton; % sq. e. of c. h. on B. Berry. Presiding judge, Albert B. Ander-'
son, Indianapolis; judge appointed by president of United States,
with concurrence of United States senate, to serve during good be-
havior. Thomas J. Logan, Deputy United States Clerk and United
States Commissioner, before whom preliminary hearings are held for
violations of federal statutes. Court meets semi-annually in Ft.
Wayne, on the first Monday of June and December.

Bankruptcy Court — Sol A. Wood, referee, holds appointment from judge
of United States District court. Has jurisdiction of all bankruptcy
proceedings under United States court.

Circuit Court (of Allen County) — Third floor, court house. Jurisdiction;
Exclusive as to all criminal and probate matters, concurrent with
Superior court in all civil matters. Terms: First Monday in Sep-
tember and February, third Monday in November and April; termsj
ten weeks. Judge chosen by popular vote every 6 years. Presiding
judge, John W. Eggemann.

Juvenile Court — Regular sessions, Saturday morning of each week, cir-.
cuit court room, while Circuit court is in session. (IJourt created byt
special statute. Judge of Circuit court is ex officio judge of Juvenild
court. Has jurisdiction of all offenses committed by persons 16 years
of age and under. Judge has assistance of two officers, a special
prosecutor (Wm. Fruechtenicht) and probation officer (Wesley ll
Work).

Superior Court (of Allen County) — Third floor, court house. Jurisdic-
tion: Concurrent with Circuit court in all civil matters. Terms:
Second Monday in January and September, first Monday in April and
November. Judge chosen by popular vote every 4 years. Presiding
judge, Carl Yaple.

City Court (Ft. Wayne) — Meets each week-day morning, city court
room, city building, E. Berry and Clinton; 1 1/^ sq. e. of c. h. Judge;
chosen by popular vote every 4 years, has jurisdiction in all viola-
tions of state statutes and city ordinances; inflicts punishment of
fine and imprisonment not exceeding $500 fine and six months in the
county jail. Presiding judge, J. Frank Mungovan. '

Justice Courts — Four justices of the peace have their courts in Ft^
Wayne: Michael J. Tancey, Wayne township; August C. Niermann,
Wayne township; Henry J. Graebner, Adams township; Theo. Hofer,
Washington township. Terms, 4 years.

Historical Note — During the existence of the Constiution of 1816, the
Circuit Court, consisting of a pi-esident and two associate judges, in
each county, had common law, chancery and criminal jurisdiction. Allen
county was placed in the Fifth Judicial circuit, of which Wm. W. Wick
was judge. Upon the resignation of Judge Wick, after serving one
year, Hon. Bethuel F. Morris was appointed by the governor, his com-
mission bearing the date Jan. 9, 1825. The first term of the court was

THE FORT WAYNE
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

Office of the Secretary

ROOM No. 920 SHOAFF BLDG.

OFFICERS— Louis F. Guides, President; Isaac D'Isay, Vice President;

Geo. L. Ashley, Treasurer; J. S. Peddicoid, Secretary.
DIRECTORS-Louis F. Curdes, Lee J. Ninde, J. S. Peddicord,

George L. Ashley, Joseph A. Haley, Fred Lambert, Wm. Ortlieb,

Isaac D'Isay, Wm. P. Walsh.

Organized to promote fair and economical real estate
dealing, and to aid in the general progress and upbuild-
ing of the city. It will pay you to buy or sell your prop-
erty through a member of the Exchange.

ACTIVE MEMBERS

NAME ADDRESS. PHONE.

Jos. A. Haley 505 Bas.s Blk ...412

Wildwood Builders Co. ..702 Shoaff Bldg 2147

H. P. Soberer 7 Swinney Blk 1852

B. F. Rousseau 526 Shoaff Bldg 3082

L. F. Curdes 218 Shoaff Bldg 622

Lennart & Ortlieb 819 Calhoun 1310

Walsh & Company 825 Calhoun 2476

W. H. Ingham 726 Shoaff Bldg 3381

H E. Dial 18 Swinney Blk 2481

Isaac D'Isay 210 Bass Blk 2081

Eugene Fitch E. Berry St 1360

Chas. D. Nolan Lincoln Life Bldg 1625

Stults & Co 1221 Calhoun 535

Sigrist & Co 619 Shoaff Bldg 830

Federal Securities & In-
vestment Co Calhoun and Holman 910

Peddicord, Carlson &

Smitley 920 Shoaff Bldg 357

Fred Lambert 320 Shoaff Bldg 2624

C. E. Hadsell 502 Shoaff Bldg 1973

H. Goldstine 12 Bank Bldg 2460

Thos. W. Risk Co N. American Bldg 986

Jacob Hartman 618 Shoaff Bldg 830

United Realty Co 304 Bank Blk 2120

Frank J. Brown 226 Shoaff Bldg 3196

W. H. Roberts 226 Shoaff Bldg 3196

W. E. Doud 209 Shoaff Bldg 253

Gustave W. Boerger 302 Bass Blk 192

L. H. Moore 802 Shoaff Bldg 3320

Hilgeman & Schaaf N. American Bldg 606

Klomp & Bieber 19 Swinney Blk 2974

Geo. L. Ashley & Son 420 Shoaff Bldg 2905

R. Parker Smith 422 Shoaff Bldg 2615

D. C. Stout 510 Shoaff Bldg 2331

Romy & Brewer 22 Bank Blk 613

Noah Egley 8 Swinney Blk 2071

Herman Michael Hamilton Bank Blk.

C. G. Streider N. American Bldg 3100

J. J. Stockberger 601 Shoaff Bldg.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Edmund Rieke A. G. W. Curdes. Dr. A. G. Lueders

Victor Miller Frank W. Smitley Geo. A. James
Chas. Ashley Tri-State L. & T. Co. C. J. Lamont
C. F. Pfeiffer Citizens Trust Co. Kenneth Larwill
J. D. Banning Ernest L. Wampler E. J. Disser

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held in the house of Alexander Ewing, commencing Aug. 9, 1825. The
judge was not pre.sent, and the two a.ssociates, Samuel Hanna and Benj.
Cushman, conducted the proceeding.s. .Judges who succeeded Judge
Morris, down to the present: Miles G. Eggleson, 1S26; Chas. II. Test,
1830; G. A. Evarts, 1833; S. C. Sample, 1836; C. W. Ewing, 1837; Henry
Chase. 1839; J. W. Wright. 1840; J. W. Borden, 1842; E. A. McMalion,
1851; J. L. Worden, 1855; Reuben J. Dawson and B. R. Wilson, 1858;
Robert Lowry, 1864; W. W. Carson, 1875; Edward O'Rourke, 1876; John
W. Bggeman. 1912.

The probate court, brought into existence in Allen county in the fall
of 1825 and continued until January. 1853, was abolished and its juris-
diction transferred to the court of common pleas. The latter was
abolished in 1873, and the jurisdiction passed to the circuit court. The
following judges presided over the two courts: W. G. Ewing, 1830; Hugh
McCulloch, 1833; Thos. Johnson, 1836; L. P F>rry, 1637; R. J. Dawson.
1S40; Samuel Stophlet, 1841; Geo. Johnson, 1845; Nelson McClain, 1847;
J. W. Borden, 1853; Jos. Breckenridge, 1858; J. W. Borden, 1864; Samuel
E. Sinclair. 1873.

In 1867. a Criminal court was created. James A. Fay was appointed
judge, and at the succeeding election in May, 1867, James W. Borden
was elected judge, and Edward O'Rourke prosecuting attorney.

The Superior court, established in 1877, was presided over by .iudge
Allen Zollars for a brief period. Upon his resignation, he was suc-
ceeded by L. M. Ninde. Succeeding judges of the Superior court:
Robert Lowry, J. L. Worden, S. M'. Hench, C. M. Dawson, A. A. Chapin,
J. H. Aiken, O. N. Heaton and Carl Yaple, the latter elected in 1912.

The United States district court was established in Ft. Wayne in
1879. with James B. Harper as U. S. Commissioner.

FORT WAYNE POSTOFFICE

The Ft. Wayne Postofflce occupies the ground floor of the govern-
ment building. E. Berry and Clinton; 1 sq. e. of c. h. on E. Berry.
This splenQid structure, completed for occupancy Feb. 14, 1899. was
considered one of the most imposing federal buildings ever placed in
a city of the size; it is now too small to accommodate the business of
the office, and a new^ structure of large proportions seems to be one of
Ft. Wayne's important physical changes of the near future. The build-
ing is constructed of brownstone; size, 56x95 feet; site cost $34,222.12;
building cost $225,000. with improvements bringing the figure up to
$231,400.87; size of grounds 150x1821^ feet. Average number of pieces
of mail handled daily. 150,000. Deliveries: In business section, four
daily; in residence sections, two daily. Collections from boxes: In
business section, seven daily; in residence section, two dally. Deliveries
and collections made between the hours of 7:15 a. m. and 9 p. m., by 41
carriers, who serve a community of 78,000 people. Office open on week
days, 7:15 a. m. to 9 p. m. Average daily receipts, about $1,400. Aver-
age number of men employed. 101. In September, 1913, Congressman
Cyrus Cline introdui ed a bill to provide $500,000 for a new postoffice
building. Robert B. Hanna, postmaster.

Sub-Stations: — Foui*een sub-stations of the postofflce are located in
drugstores in outlying districts where practically every convenience
(excepting the handling of Postal Savings Accounts) is afforded
patrons. Location:
' 1 — A. Polster. 2723 Broadway.

2 — Joseph C. Hutzell, 1402 W. Main.

3 — J. C. Albersmever. 1402 Wells.

4 — F. J. Miller, 1801 Lafayette.

5 — H. W. Meinzen, 1129 Maumee av.

6 — J. Bill. Jr., 1401 E. Creighton av.

7 — H. W. Schwartz, 2522 Calhoun.

8 — F. D. Hoham, 1706 Calhoun.

9— J. H. Wilken, 1509 Spy Run av.
10 — J. D. Lewis. 1001 Broadway.
11 — G. F. Miller, Fairfield-av. and DeWald.
12 — A. W. F. Manth. Hanna and Lewis.
13 — Meyer Bros. Co.. Broadway and Taylor.
14— Fred W. Stellhorn, 1028 High.

HOSIERY

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Organized 1 89 1 .

Present capital $1,200,000.

Employees in 1913—2,300.

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Bural Free Delivery — Allen couqty, the largest in Indiana, has a

veritable network of rural free delivery routes. 39 in all. In addition
to these, 13 routes from other counties serve Allen county patrons.
Fifteen routes center at Ft. Wayne. Average length of Ft. Wayne
routes, 25 miles.

Growth — Receipts by years, show^ing growth of Ft. Wayne postofflce
business: 1896, .-.70,920. 1897, $74,166. 1898, f88,295. 1899, $87,466.
1900, $93,912. 1901, $110,052, 1902, $145,030. 1903, $177,496. 1904,
$193,232. 1905, $210,042. 1906, $196,349. 1907, $207,650. 1908, $227,922.
1909, $242,173. 1910, $288,245. 1911, $356,638. 1912, $381,187.

Parcel Post Business — From the time of the establishment of the
parcel post system on Jan. 1, 1913, Ft. Wayne has held a position next
to Indianapolis as the city doing the largest volume of business in
Indiana.

Postal Saving's Bank — The Postal Savings Bank, established by the
government on Oct. 7, 1911, has not proven as popular as in some other
cities because of the higher rate of interest offered by the Fort Wayne
financial institutions whicli accept savings deposits. The deposits in
the Postal Savings Bank, up to July 1, 1913, amounted to $7,000.

Historical Note— A recent communication from the postofflce depart-
ment states that Benjamin B. Kercheval was Fort Wayne's first post-
master, instead of Samuel Hanna, as had been supposed theretofoi'e.
Mr. Kerclieval's appointment occurred in tlie spring of 1820, and he
seems to have declined to continue liis service. Judge Hanna was ap-
pointed September 20, 1820. The third postmaster was Allen
Hamilton, appointed Mar. 28, 1825; the others follow: Henry
Rudisill, Mar. 2, 1831; Smallwood Noel, May 31, 1841; William Stewart,
Aug. 23, 1845; Samuel Stophlet, Mar. 22, 1849; John G. Maier, Mar. 22,
1853; Moses Drake, Jr., Mar. 28, 1864; Peter P. Bailey, Mar. 11, 1868;
John J. Kamm, April 5. 1869; Frederick W. Keil, Apr. 11, 1877; Wm.
Kaough, July 6. 1885; C. R. Higgins, June 18, 1889; Wright W. Rock-
hill, June 28, 1893; Wm. D. Page, July 24, 1897; Robert B. Hanna, Jan.
18, 1906. The first postofflce of which a record is known was in the
store of Samuel Hanna, corner of Columbia and Barr.

COMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

Under this heading will be considered only those larger organiza-
tions of men representing tlie commercial interests who are working
for the upbuilding of a Greater Fort Wayne.

Commercial Club of Port Wayne — Club building, Harrison between W.
Berry and W. Wayne; 1 sq. w. and 14 sq. s. of c. h. This, the strong-
est of the Ft. Wayne commercial and social organizations, is the re-
sult of the consolidation, on March 1, 1910, of the Anthony Wayne
Club, a social organization, and the I<"ort Wayne Commercial Club,
which had been organized July 8, 1899. The club house is a hand-
some pressed brick structure. Lower floor: Office, dining room,
reading room, grill room and social rooms. Second floor: Billiard
and pool rooms, social rooms and the department of the traffic bureau
of the club. Third floor: Large assembly and ball-room. The club
Is officered by some of the leading public-spirited citizens of Ft.
Wayne. The secretary, competent to handle the important position,
gives his entire time to the work. Many of the city's leading public
enterprises have originated with the club, and a number of valuable
manufacturing and other commercial industries have been brought
to the city through its efforts. Following are the standing commit-
tees, which are enumerated to indicate the wide scope of the work
of the club: Manufactures and Commerce; Press and Printing; As-
semblages; Finance; Membership; Railroads and Transportation;
Boulevards and Streets; Health; Laws and Ordinances; House; Ar-
rangements; Waterways; City Interests; Association of Commerce
(For information concerning the "Traffic Bureau," see paragraph un-
der "Big Things In Ft. Wayne.") The capital stock of the Com-
mercial Club is $10,000, divided into 2,000 shares of $5 each. Its
membership is not confined to those engaged in commercial pursuits,
but the roll is open to "any male person of good character." Officers
1913: President, Wm. M. Griffin; 1st vice president. Van B. Perrlne'
2d vice president; W. L. Wilt; treasurer, J. Ross McCulloch; secre-
tary-manager, Chas. L. Biederwolf.

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Fort Wayne Retail ISercliants' Association — Headquarters, Lincoln Life

buildlns. This association, organized Aug. 2, 1904, has for Its object
the bettering of conditions whicli surround the general field of mer-
chandising, especially with reference to tlie retail trade. It combats
evils and abuses which act alike to the detriment of the merchant
and the buyer. It also takes an active co-operative interest in many
large public enterprises tending to improve general local conditions.
It has a large membership, and has acted a.s host to the state organi-
zation. It is the strongest merchants' organization in Indiana. First
officers: President, T. M. Lloyd; vice president, Sam Wolf; secre-
tary, Charles E. Read; treasurer, Harry F. Kennerk. Officers
for 1912-1913— President, Charles M, Mills; vice president. Nate
Beadell; secretary, Harry F. Kennerk; treasurer, A. C. Brase. Officers,
1913-14: President, Charles M. Mills; vice president, Charles Nieber-
gall; secretary, Harry F. Kennerk; treasurer, M. J. Marttene.

Quest Club — Headquarters, 8th floor, Anthony Hotel. Established Jan.
1, 1912, by Ft. Wayne producers and dealers to study modern methods
of salesmanship and advertising. Meets weekly at dinner at the
Anthony, at which time a member presents a paper on some Impor-
tant subject of common interest. Monthly meetings addressed by
authorities on various suitable subjects, are open to the public. Or-
iginal officers (1912-1913): President, E. F. Yarnelle; vice president,
C. B. Fitch; secretary, C. R. Lane; treasurer, a. F. Hall. Officers,
1913-14: President, C. B. Fitch; secretary, B. W. Elliott; treasurer.
A. F. Hall.

Ft. Wayne Traffic Bureau — Established on the third floor of the Peo-
ple's Trust building, Calhoun between Wayne and Washington-Bd, is
the Ft. Wayne Traffic Bureau. Tlie bureau employs a considerable
number of people whose duty it is to serve the members in many
ways. Shippers are advised of the best and cheapest routes for
transporting their goods. The bureau investigates the shipping bills
of its members when desired, to ascertain tlieir correctness and in
many cases discover errors which amount up into the thousands of
dollars for single shippers in the course of a brief period. The bureau
has proven to be a splendid convenience to its members. Arthur B.
Decker, manager.

Fort Wayne Commercial Exchangre — Bass Block, Calhoun between Berry
and Wayne. Organized in January, 1S94, to maintain a credit rating
organization for manufacturers and jobbers. Offlcer.s — President, H.
P. Moses; vice president, W. A. Stockman; secretary, Edward Walker-
treasurer, Harry A. Perfect.

HOTELS

Fort Wayne is famed for its excellent hotels. These are centrally
located, and the description will give the site with reference to a cen-
tral point, the court house (c. h.). Many of tlie lesser hotels are not
enumerated.

The Anthony — W. Berry and Harrison. 1 sq. w. of c. h. Ft. Wayne's
leading hotel; cost, $500,000. Opened, February, 1909. Guest rooms,
263, beside.-^ numerous sample rooms, employes' quarters, etc. Con-
structed of steel, pressed brick and white stone; eight stories and
basement. Named in honor of Gen. Anthony Wayne, for whom the
city of Ft. Wayne was christened.
The Randall — Harrison, head of Columbia; 1 sq. ru and 1 sq. w. of c. h.
Popular first-class hotel. Erected 1S89; recently thoroughly remod-
eled. Contains 83 guest rooms, and 12 sample rooms, employes'
quarters, etc. Five stories; constructed of brick.
The Wayne — W. Columbia between Calhoun and Harrison; 1 sq. n. and
14 sq. w. Popular first-class hotel. Erected, 1887. Thoroughly re-
modeled. Contains 128 guest rooms. Four stories; 110x150 feet
Substantial brick and stone building.
The Baltes — W. Berry and Harrison; 1 sq. w. of c. h. First-class

hotel. 78 guest rooms. Substantial stone and brick building.
The Centlivre — Bal<er and Harrison-sts., convenient to southside rail-
way stations. 7 sq. s. and y^ sq. w. of c. h. New; modern; steel and
brick; 5 stories.
Alt Heidelberg- — Calhoun between Wayne-st and Washington-Bd; 1%
sq. s. of c. h. First-class "stag" hotel.

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Tlie Rich — Calhoun and Douglas-av; 5 sq. s. of c. h. 3-stoiy brick.

Built in 1885.
The Hayes — CaliiDUii, between Brackenridge and Cliestnut, 7 sq. s. of

c. h.

Historical Note — Tlie pioneer hoteLs of Fort Wayne were the taverns
of William Suttenfjold and Alexander E:wins, built in 1824, at the cor-
ners of what are now Barr and Cohimbia-sts. Then came those of
Joseph McMaken, Samuel Lillie, John Silencer, John Trentman and
the Palo Alto. The latter, built in ISIO, stood at the corner of Wayne
and Calhoun-sts; destroyed by fire in 1885. The celebrated Rockhill
house, now forming a part of the structure of St. Joseph's Hospital,
was commenced in 1838, but was not used as a hotel until fourteen
years afterward, and then for a period of only thirteen years. (See
"Hockhill House" under "Historical Places.") The Hedekin house, until
recently used as a hotel, is still standing; Barr between Columbia and
Main. It was a famous hotel of its period. Among the other hotels of
earlier days were the Dayman House, afterward known as the Kime
House, erected in 1836 by John Trentman, at the northwest corner of
Wayne and Clay-sts; the Robinson House, built in 1855, by James
Robinson, at the corner of Harrison and W. Columbia; the American
House, built in the 50's by Joseph Morgan, on Columbia-st, between
Calhoun and Harrison; the Grand Hotel, a building refitted by J. H.
Buckels, in 1875, and the Aveline House, Berry and Calhoun-sts, built
in 1860, by Francis Aveline, and later remodeled and enlarged; destroyed
by fire, 1908.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Fort Wayne lias never had a bank failure, a distinction which few
cities of its age and size can claim. The soundest banking systems in
America before the war were those of the State Bank of Indiana and its
successor, the Bank of the State of Indiana. The Fort Wayne branch
stood as the model for the other branches in in enterprise and sound-
ness of methods. Upon this foundation, laid in 1S35, has been built a
most desirable reputation. The structures occupied by these great
institutions are models of their kind. The banking rooms possess a
charm of artistic completeness and their facilities for the conduct of
modern business is unsurpassed in the central states.

National Banks — These are four in number, as follows:

First National Bank — Shoaff Building, Calhoun and Berry, opposite
c. h. Capital $500,000; surplus, $225,000. OfHcers — -President, John
H. Bass; vice-president and manager, C. H. Worde.n; cashier, H. R.
Freeman; assistant cashier, J. H. Orr.

German-American National Bank — Court, between Main and Berry,
opposite c. h. Capital, $260,000; surplus, $102,000. Ofhcers — President,
S. M. Foster; 1st vice-president, H. C. Berghoff; 2d vice-president; C
F. Pfeiffer; cashier, Theodore Wentz; assistant casliier, Geo Wald-
schmidt.

Hamilton National Bank — Calhoun and Main, opposite c. h. Capital

$300,000; surplus, $400,000. Offlcers — President, Charles McCulloch;
vice-president, J. Ross McCulloch; cashier, F. H. Poole; assistant
cashiers, H. J. Taylor, Wm. Thiel, Jr.

Old National Bank — Calhoun and Berry, opposite c. h. Capital $350,-
000; surplus, $160,000. OfRcer.s — Pres., H. C. Paul; vice-pres., C. E.
Bond; cashier, W. H. Rohan; assistant cashier, Stephen Morris.

Private Banks — These are three in number, as follows:

Bank of "Wayne — E. Berry, between Court and Clinton; % sq. e. of
c. h. (Sol Mier & Co.) Officers — President, Sinjon Ackerman; vice-presi-
dent, I. Rose; cashier, E. J. Lindman.

Commercial Bank — Calhoun, between Berry and Wayne, V2 sq. s.
of c. h. (Straus Bros. & Co.) Officers — President, Abe Ackerman;
1st vice-president, Simon J. Straus; 2d vice-president, Isaac D. Straus;
cashier, C. R. Willson.

Nuttman & Co. — E. Main, between Court and Clinton, % sq. e. of c.
h. Officers — President, Oliver S. Hanna; cashier, W. H. Holzworth.

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Trust Coi^panies — These are four in number, as follows:

CltizenB Trust Co. — ^E. Berry and Clinton, 1 sq. e. of c. h. Organized

1899. Captail, $200,000; surplus, $17,500. Offlcer.s — President, O. N.
Heaton; 1st vice-presi*lent, E. F. Yarnelle; 2d vice-president, John Fer-
guson; 3d vice-president, John W. White; secretary, E. W. Cook;
ca'Jhier, Marion B. Johnson.

Germau-Amerinan Trust Co. — Court, between Berry and Wayne,
opposite c. h. Organized, 1910. Capital, $100,000; surplus, $4,000.
Officers — President, S. iNl. Foster; 1st vice-president, Theodore Wentz;
2d vice-president Maurice Niezer; 3d vice-president, Robert Millard;
secretary, H. \V. Lepper; assistant secretary, in charge of south
branch, Calhoun and Holman-sts, J. J. Disser.

People's Trust and Saving's Co.. — -Callioun, between Wayne and
Washington-Bb, 1 i/o sq. s. of c. h. Capital, $200,000; surplus, $55,000.
Organized, 1903. Officers — President, Wm. P. Breen; 1st vice-presi-
dent, R. W. T. DeWald; 2d vice-president, J. M. McKay; secretary
and treasurer, P. J. McDonald.

Tri-State Ijoan and Trust Co. — Calhoun, between Berry and Wayne,
1/2 sq. s. of c. h. Organized, 1903. Capital, $300,000; surplus, $227,000.
Officers — President, Cliai-les A. Wilding; 1st vice-president, W. E.
Mossman; 2d vice-president; Louis Fox; secretary, Geo. W. Pixley;
assistant secretary, l''red C. Heine.

Building-, I^oan and Saving's Associations —

Teutouia Building', I>oan and Saving's Association — Court, between
Main and Berry, opposite c. h. Carl J. Weber, secretary.

Ft. Wayne Clearing' House Association — ^Tlie clearing house was or-
ganized F^eb. 8, 1905. All of the national banlis and three of the trust
companies pass their exclianges through tlie clearing iiouse each
business day. Record of 1912: Total clearings, $58,930,446,26. Gain
over 1911, $5,088,514.13. Paul F. Kuhne, manager.

GROWTH OF BANKING BUSINESS— In 1870, three national banks
shower resources of $1,762,000; in 1892, four national banks, $4,769,000;
in 1902, four national banks, $7,694,000; in 1912, four national banks,
$17,700,000; in 1913, four national banks. $17,950,500. Add to these
figures of 1913, the strength of tlie trust companies ($9,740,000) and the
private banks ($500,000), the total represents a banking strengtli of
over $28,000,000, an increase twentv vears of $23,000,000.

The first year of the clearing hbu.ge, 1905, showed $40,000,000. The
twelve months ended Dec. 31, 1912, showed clearings of $59,000,000.

GROWTH IN DEPOSITS — The gain in bank deposits in the last ten
years (ending Jan. 1, 1913) was nearly tliree times as great as the gain
in tlie previous tliirty years. The ftSllowing figures tell tlie story:
1873 (Population, 20,000)— Deposits, $856,000. Deposits per capita,

$42.80.
1883 (Population, 30,000) — Deposits, $1,316,000. Gain over 1873, $460,-

000. Deposits per capita, $43.87.
1893 (Population, 40,000) — Deposits, $2,026,000. Gain over 1883, $710,-

000. Deposits per capita, $50.65.
1903 (Population, 55,000) — Deposits, $6,500,000. Gain over 1893, $4,474,-

000. Deposits per capita. $118.18.
1913 (Population, 78,000) — Deposits, $22,500,000. Gain over 1903, $16,-

000,000. Deposits per capita, $288.47.

TRUST COMPANY DEPOSITS— An Indiana state law requires the
trust companies doing business in the state to issue a statement of
their condition on the days on which the national government asks for
a statement concerning the condition of tlie national banks. The of-
ficial statement, issued June 4, 1913, showed a total of $8,521,573.20 on
deposit in tlie four trust companies of Ft Wayne.

Historical Note — Ft. Wayne's first bank, and, for a long time, its only
one, was the Fort Wayne Branch of the State Bank of Indiana; estab-
lished in August, 1835. Its first president was Allen Hamilton; its
cashier, Hugh McCulloch. Samuel Hanna was its second president.
These men were the founders of the banking system of Fort Wayne,
and they have left the impress of their works on the financial history
of America. Mr. McCulloch was made comptroller of the currency under
President Lincoln, and received the portfolio of Secretary of the Treas-

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ury In Lincoln's second cabinet. Tlie charter of the branch bank ex-
pired Jan. 1, 1856, and it was reorganized a.s the Brancii Bank of the
State of Indiana, with Hugrh McCulloch as president and Chas. D. Bond,
cashier. It was merged into the Ft. Wayne National Bank in 1865,
with Jesse L. Williams as president and Jared D. Bond, cashier. The
Old National Bank is the successor of the Ft. Wayne National Bank.
The First National Bank was organized in 1863, by J. D. Nuttman and
others: reorganized May, 1882; charter extended. May, 1902. After his
retirement in 1883, Mr. Nuttman opened the private bank of Nuttman &
Co.., with O. S. Hanna, cashier. The firm of Allen Hamilton & Co.,
private bankers, of whicli Stephen B. Bond and Chas. McCulloch were
members, was dissolved July 1, 1874. and the Hamilton Bank was or-
ganized to succeed to its business. Chas. McCulloch was elected presi-
dent and John Mohr, cashier. The Merchants' National Bank was or-
ganized Mar. 15, 1865, but was discontinued after a few years; Peter P.
Bailey was its first president, and Dwight Klink its first cashier. Isaac
Lrauferty conducted a private bank in the Aveline house block for sev-
eral years; discontinued in 1889. In 1892, the White National Bank was
organized, with John W. White as president, and H. A. Keplinger, cash-
ier; it was merged with the First National Bank in Aug., 1905. In 1905,
the German-American National Bank was organized, with Samuel M.
Foster as president, and Theo. Wentz, cashier. The Commercial Bank
(Straus Bros. & Co.), the Bank of Wayne (Sol Mier & Co.), are among
the more recently established institutions. The first trust company,
the Ft. Wayne Trust Co., was organized in 1898, with H. C. Paul, presi-
dent, and C. A. Wilding secretarv and Wm. Paul, assistant secretary.
It was consolidated with the Tri-State Loan and Trust Co. in 1906. The
Tri-state Loan and Trust Co. was organized in 1903, with C. A. Wilding
president, and Geo. W. Pixley, secretary. The Citizens Trust Co. was or-
ganized in 1899, with Jno. Ferguson, president, and E. W. Cook, secre-
tary. The People's Trust and Savings Co. was organized in 1903, with
W. L. Moellering, president, and P. J. McDonald, secretary. The German-
American Trust Co. was organized in 1910, with Samuel M. Foster,
president, and Henry W. Lepper, secretary. The Allen County Loan and
Savings Association was organized in 1890. The Teutonia Building,
Loan and Savings Association was organized in 1893.

RAILROADS (STEAM)

Ft. Wayne has 7 railroads — Pennsylvania Lines; Wabash System;
New York, Chicago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate) Railway; and Lake Shore
& Michigan Southern Railway, four gi-eat east-and-west trunk lines;
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway, with its direct line from Straits of
Mackinaw to Cincinnati; Lake Erie & Western Railway, and the Cin-
cinnati, Hamilton & Dayton R. R., which accommodate the territory
to the south and southwest. Over these roads operate the fastest
freight transportation lines. Ft. Wayne enjoys incomparable freight
service and lower rates to largest cities than any other in the central
states; passenger service unsurpassed.

Ft. Wayne is the divisional point of 6 of its 7 railroads. In the num-
ber of men employed, the Pennsylvania heads the list with about 4,200
names on its local payroll; its immense car-building and repair shops
exceed any other local industrial interest. The company's new pas-
senger station will cost $200,000; its new storage and parking track
system cost $100,000. The repair shops of the Wabash, employing 500
men, are among the largest employers of labor in Ft. Wayne. The
Nickel Plate and the L. S. & M. S. maintain modern plants for light car
and locomotive repairs.

The Lake Erie & Ft. W^ayne Belt Line, locally owned, connects all
the trunk lines.
X;. S. & M. S. B. B. — Location of Departments —

PASSENGER STATION — Cass and Lake Shore tracks. Huffman
car to north end of Wells-st bridge over St. Mary's river; 1 sq. n.
on Cass.

FREIGHT STATION — New station— Fourth and Clinton. No near-
by car line; 1 sq. e. of c. h.; go north, across St. Mary's river on
Clinton-st. Old station — First and N. Harrison. Huffman car to 1st
and Wells; 2 sq. e.

YARDS, SHOPS AND ROUNDHOUSE— N. Clinton and Sixth.
Huffman car to Wells and Sixth; 3 sq. e.

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Pennsylvania Iiines — Location of departments —

PASSENGER STATION — Calhoun and Penn. tracks. 8 sq. s. of
c. h. Any south-bound car on Calhoun. New station, Baker-st, foot
of Harrison; 7 sq. s. and 1 sq. w. of c. h. Any south-bound car on
Calhoun, to Baker; 1 sq. w.

FREIGHT STATION — Clinton and Penn. tracks. 7 sq. s. and 1 sq.
e. of c. h. Any south-bound car on Calhoun to Penn. passenger sta-
tion; 1 sq. e.

GENERAL OFFICE BUILDING — Clinton and Holman. 6 sq. s. of
c. h. and 1 sq. e. Any south-bound car on Calhoun to Holman; 1 sq. e.

ERECTING SHOPS AND CAR MACHINE SHOPS — Extend east
from Clinton to Francis on Holman.

EAST END CAR SHOPS AND ROUNDHOUSE— East end, along
Wayne Trace; Lewis car to Warren and Chestnut (terminus); 3 sq. s.;
or E. Creighton to Walton-av.
N. Y., C. & St. Ii. (Nickel Plate) B. B. — Location of Departments —

PASSENGER STATION — Calhoun and Nickel Plate tracks; between
Columbia and Superior; li^ sq. n. of. c. h.

FREIGHT STATION — Harrison and Nickel Plate tracks. 1 sq. w.
and 2 sq. n. of c. h.

YARDS AND ROUNDHOUSE — Burgess, west from DeGroff. Not
easily reached by car lines without walking across Nickel Plate
right-of-way. W. Main car to Mechanic or Osage; 2 sq. n.; shops
are on n. side of tracks.
Wabash System — Location of Departments —

PASSENGER STATION — Calhoun and Wabash tracks; 8 sq. s. of
c. h. Any south-bound car on Calhoun. Site of new passenger sta-
tion, directly across Calhoun-st from present station.

FREIGHT STATION — Grand, between Harrison and Webster. Any
south-bound car to Grand; 1 sq. w.

MACHINE SHOPS AND ROUNDHOUSE — Fairfleld-av and Wa-
bash tracks. Broadway car to Lavina-av; 1 sq. e. and 2 sq. s.

G. B. & I. B. B. — Location of stations —

PASSENGER STATION — Same as Pennsylvania Lines, which see.
FREIGHT STATION — Same as Pennsylvania Lines, which see.
Ii. H. & W. B. B. — Location of stations —

PASSENGER STATION — Same as L. S. & M. S., which see.
FREIGHT STATION— Same as L. S. & M. S. R. R., which see.
C, H. & D. B. B. — Location of Station.s — -

PASSENGER STATION — Same as Wabash System, which see.
FREIGHT STATION — Same as Wabash System, which see.
Iiake Erie & Pt. Wayne Bailway — This is an important line of road
owned by Ft. Wayne men, which, wliile it consists of but a short
stretch of trackage and a light ec|uipment of rolling stock, connects
all the trunk lines of road entering the city. Its route traverses a
section of Westfield factory district and provides free switching
privileges. Incorporated May 29, 1904.

Valuation of Bailroads — The total assessed valuation of railway lines
in Allen county, as reported by the county recorder, in October, 1913, is
$7,173,190, an increase of $82,760 over 1912.

Historical Note — The board of commissioners of Allen county, on
April 16, 1851, took up the consideration of the question of the propriety
of subscriptions of stock by the county for the construction of rail-
roads. Each of the nineteen townships of the county took a vote on
the question and the voice of the people as expressed in numbers
showed 1,647 in favor of the subscription and 334 against it. There-
fore, on the 6th of June, 1851, the county board ordered that a subscrip-
tion of $100,000 be made by the county to the capital stock of the Ohio
& Indiana Railroad Company (whose lines are now a part of the Penn-
sylvania system). Robert Starkweather, Robert S. Fleming, Pliny
Hoagland, Ochmig Bird, F. P. Randall and Byron D. Minor were name
in succession as representatives of the county at the meetings of the
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attending pioneer railroad building are reflected in the experiences of
those who undertooli to see the great project through to completion. On
tlie 25th of October, 1862, the county determined to sell its stock In
the railroad at the best price it could command, as tlie depreciation of
its value had brought discouragement to many. Byron I). Miner and
Wm. W. Carson were named as special agents to dispose of the stock.
They reported, on March 4, 1863, that they had sold $39,800 worth of
the county's holdings for $24,830.7.5, leaving the county still the owner
of $100,000 which they did not feel themselves autliorized to put on the
market without further instruction, the price ranging from 55 to 67%
per cent. The $39,300 represented the stock procured for the interest
on the original subscription of $100,000. At the suggestion of Samuel
Hanna, the county, on March 11, 1863, sold to him, the remaining $100,-
000 stock, and the proceeds of tlie interest-stock for $87,000, leaving
outstanding bonds to the amount of $13,000. The contract for the con-
struction of the road from Crestline to Ft. Wayne was let to Samuel
Hanna, Pliny Hoagland and William Mitchell for $740,000, this to in-
clude all necessary buildings and fixtures but no iron or cars. In Janu-
ary, 1852, the entire contract was sub-let to the firm of Wm. Mitchell
& Co. In this same year, Allen Hamilton donated six acres of ground
for depot purposes, and Samuel Hanna gave five acres for railroad
shops. The road was completed to Ft. Wayne in the fall of 1855. The
tracks made a turn from their present east-and-west line, just west of
Clav-st. and extended northward on Lafayette-ts., ending at the canal
basin north of Columbia-st. Here a frame depot and a frame engine
house stood. They were torn down in 1857. There was a vast inter-
change of traffic between the railroad and the canal. The first locomot-
ive arrived over the canal June 4, 1854, in charge of R. W. Wohlfort,
brought for use in construction work on the western end of the road;
it was in active use for several years on the completed line. The first
south depot stood on the site of the present old Pennsylvania station.
At the time of the consolidation of the Ohio & Indiana, the Pennsyl-
vania & Ohio, and the Ft. Wayne & Chicago, in 1855, affairs were in a
deplorable condition. The roads had been poorly constructed, the bal-
last was of sand of a poor quality, the culverts and bridges were
flimsy wooden affairs and the equipment was poor. The financial
credit of the road had been exhausted. The Ft. Wayne & Chicago road
had been built out from Ft. Wayne a distance of 15 miles where it
stopped for lack of money. The man who came forward at this point
and championed a consolidation of all the properties was Joseph K.
Edgerton, of Ft. Wayne, president of the Ohio & Indiana road. The
consolidation, called the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago, has been de-
veloped into the splendid western division of the Pennsylvania system.
The first directors of the consolidated road were Samuel Hanna and
J. K. Edgerton, of Ft. Wayne; Wm. Williams, of Warsaw, and A. L.
Wheeler, of Plymouth. In 1857, Mr. Edgerton was appointed receiver
of the road, but gave way to Wm. B. Ogden, whose legal adviser was
Samuel J. Tilden. The property was finally acquired by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad company. To Jesse L. Williams, chief engineer of the Ft.
Wayne & Chicago road, and director of the consolidated properties
should be given much credit for the ultimate success of the project.

The Grand Rapids & Indiana road was constructed in 1866. Its early
history was a discouraging one, but through the efforts of Samuel
Hanna, J. K. Edgerton and others, the project was brought to com-
pletion.

The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, the Lake Erie & Western, the
Nickel Plate and the Wabash and the C, H. & D., are of more recent
construction. The Nickel Plate purchased the right-of-way of the Wa-
bash & Erie canal in 1881.

RAILROADS (INTERURBAN ELECTRIC)

Ft. Wayne is the terminal point of five important electric interurban
railways reaching in all directions.

INTERURBAN UNION STATION — W. Main, between Webster and
Ewing; 3V^ sq. w. of c. h. on W. Main. Or take Broadway, or Jeffer-
son or W. Main car to station. All passenger cars on all lines arrive
at and depart from this station. Waiting rooms, lunch rooms, etc.
General offices of Ft. W. & N. I. lines. Local cars on all lines stop
only at city streets designated by small signs, "Cars Stop Here."

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' INTERURBAN FREIGHT STATION — Pearl, between Harrison;
and Maiden Lane, 2 sq. w. and 1 sq. n. of c. h. All freight cars
arrive at and depart from tliis station.

POWER STATION — (Ft. W. & N. I. Trac. Co.) — Spy Run-av n. of
Elizabetli. Spy Run car at tran.sfer corner.

CAR BARNS — Ft. W. & N. I. Trac. Co.) — Holman, between Cal-
houn and Clinton. 6 .sq. s. and y^ "Q- e of c. h.

rt. Wayne &; Northern Indiana Traction line (Logansport div.) —
Local and limited service between l''t. Wayne, Huntipgton, Wabash,.
Peru, Logansport, Delphi and Lafayette; limited service between Ft.
Wayne and Indianapolis. Ten through trains each way daily. Ex-
press department operated by U. S. Express Co., office next door to
station. Freight service. Connects with interurban and steam roads
at terminals and intermediate points. General offices, Union Inter-
urban station. This company owns Ft. Wayne city street railway
system, and 7-mlie rural line to Robison Park.

Pt. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction line (Bluffton div.) — Local
and limited service to Blul'fton, Montpelier, Hartford City, and Muncie.
Limited service between Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis. Express de-
partment operated by U. S. Express Co. Connects with interurban
and steam roads at terminals and intermediate points. I-i"'reight
service.

Ohio Electric Railway — Local and limited service between Ft. Wayne,
New Haven, Monroeville, Van Wert, Delphos and Lima. Connects at
Lima with Ohio Electric lines for Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo,
Dayton, Hamilton, Springfield, Zanesville, Richmond, Newark, Belle-
fontaine, Urbana and Union City. Connects with interurban and
steam lines at terminals and intermediate points. Freight service.

Pt. Wayne & Spring^field Railway — Local service between Ft. Wayne and
Decatur. Connects at Ft. Wayne with interurban and steam lines,
and at Decatur with steam roads. Express department operated by
Wells, Fargo &-Co. Freight service.

Toledo & Chicag-o Interurban Iiine — (See Ft. Wayne & Northwestern
Interurban line).

Pt. Wayne 8e Northwestern Interurban line — (Formerly Toledo & Chi-
cago Interurlsan line) — Local service between Ft. Wayne, Huntertown,
Garrett, Auburn Junction, Auburn, Waterloo, Avilla and Kendall ville.
(Connects at terminals ( Ft. Wayne, Waterloo and Kendallville) and
at intermediate points with trunk line steam roads.

Valuation of Interurban Railroads — The total assessed valuation of In-
terurl:)an lines in Allen county, as reported by the countv recorder in
October, 1913, is $1,911,S,'J0 (an increase of $3,610 over 1912), divided
as follows: Ft. W^ayne & Springfield, $63,110; Ohio Electric, $220,450;
Ft. Wayne and Northern Indiana (two lines), $639,350; Toledo & Chi-
cago (Ft. Wayne and Northwestern), $88,940.

Historical Note — The following steps in the history of the traction
lines (See also, "Historical Note" under "Street Railway System") are
descriptive of the development of the interurban electric systems
whicli center at Ft. Wayne. The Lafayette (Ind.) Street Railway Co.,
incorporated Mar. 12, 1883, sold its property, rights and franchises, on
June 26, 1903, to the Ft. Wayne, Logansport, Lafayette & Lima Trac-
tion Co., whose name was subsequently changed to the Ft. Wayne &
Wabash Valley Traction Co. The Wabash River Traction Co., in-^
corporated Marcli 28, 1900, to operate electric lines through and between
\Vabash and Peru, sold its property, riglits and francliises to the Ft.
Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Co.. on Feb. 29, 1904. The Wabash-
Logansport Traction Co., incorporated April 25, 1902, to operate an
electric line through and between Wabash, Peru and Logansport, sold
its property, rights and franchises to the Ft. Wayne & W^abash Valley
Traction Co., on Feb. 27, 1904. The Ft. Wayne & Southwestern Trac-
tion Co., incorporated Jan. 4, 1901, to acquire, construct and operate
electric lines in, through and between Ft. Wayne and Huntington and
such other cities as the corporation might elect, sold its property,
rights and franchises (including all the property, rights and franchises
of the Ft. Wayne Electric Light and P6wer Co., to the Ft. Wayne &
Wabash Valley Traction Co., on ,Oct. 28, 1904. The Jenney Electric
Light and Power Co., incorporated Nov. 13, 1883, to construct and op-
erate an electric light and power plant in Pt. Wayne and vicinity, sold

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its property, rights and franchises to the Ft. Wayne Electric Light and
Power Co., on March 24, 1904. The Ft. Wayne Electric Light and Pow-
er Co., incorporated in July, 1902, continued to own, maintain and
operate the light and power plant purchased from the Jenney company,
until Oct. 27, 1902, when it conveyed its ownership to the Ft. Wayne &
Southwestern Traction Co., The Ft. Wayne, Logansport, Lafayette &
Lima Traction Co., was incorporated Mar. 28, 1903, to operate electric
lines in and between thirty-six cities and villages of northeastern In-
diana. On Feb. 25, the name of the Ft. Wayne, Logansport, Lafayette
and Lima Traction was changed to the Ft. Wayne & Wabash Valley
Tractien Co. The Ft. Wayne, Bluffton & Marion Traction Co., in-
corporated April 24, 1905, to operate an electric line through the coun-
ties of Allen, Adams, Wells, Huntington and Grant, sold its property,
rights and franchises to the Ft. Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction
Co., on Dec. 30, 1905. The Lafayette and Logansport Traction Co., in-
corporated Mar. 31, 1906, to construct and operate an electric line
througli and between the cities of Lafayette, Delphi and Logansport,
sold its property rights and franchises to the Ft. Wayne & Wabash Val-
ley Traction Co. on January 15, 1910. On Feb. 28, 1911, the Ft. Wayne
& Wabash Valley Traction Co., conveyed all its property and franchises
to the Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co., with its general of-
fices in Ft. Wayne. It owns and operates electric lines and systems in
and through and between the cities of Ft. Wayne, Huntington, Wabash,
Peru, Logansport, Delphi, and Lafayette, and in and between the cities
of Ft. Wayne and Bluffton, and the various towns and villages between
these cities. Following are the officers of the Ft. Wayne & Northern
Indiana Traction Co. President, James M. Barrett, Ft. Wayne, vice-
president, Henry C. Paul; secretary, Harry E. Vordermark; treasurer,
Henry C. Paul; general manager, S. W. Greenland.

The Toledo & Chicago Interurban line was constructed in 1905 and
1906. Name changed, 1913, to Ft. Wayne & Northwestern Traction Co.

The Ft. Wayne & Springfield line was placed in operation in 1907.

The Ohio Electric line, connecting with Ft. Wayne, was opened in
1905.

STREET RAILWAY SYSTEM

The Ft. Wayne city street railway system is owned by the Ft. Wayne
and Northern Indiana Traction Co., which also owns two of the im-
portant interurban lines centered here and which furnishes power for
most of the other Interurban lines.

Street Car Routes — No description of the routes of the city car lines
can lie as clear as the information provided by the map of the car
lines. The total number of miles of track, including the Robison
park line (7 miles) is 46.08 miles. Of the main track there are 27.69
miles, of the second main tracks, 15.85 miles, of the siding there are
2.54 miles. All lines center at Transfer Corner, Main and Calhoun,
except two outlying short lines, South Calhoun street line and Tay-
lor street line.
General Offices — Interurban Union station, W. Main, between Webster

and Ewing; 0V2 sq. w. of c. h.
Power Station — Spy Run-av, north of Elizabeth. Spy Run car. (See
"I'^t. Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co." under "Electric
Lighting Service").
Car Barns — Holman between Calhoun and Clinton; 6 sq. s. of c. h.

Historical Note — The Citizens' Street Railway Co. of Ft. Wayne was
incorporated Sept. 8, 1871, to operate a system of street railway by
horse-power (in reality, mule power). On August 22, 1887, on the
foreclosure of a mortgage for $20,000 executed to Oliver P. Morgan and
Edward P. Williams, the property, rights and franchises were sold to
Stephen B. Bond and John H. Bass, representing the Fort Wayne Street
Railroad Co.. which was brought into existence to acquire the property.
The "system" then consisted of about two miles of single track on
Calhoun-st fioni Main to Creighton-av; on Creighton-av from Calhoun
to Fairfleld-av and on Wallace-st from Calhoun to Hanna. The cars
were operated twenty minutes apart. The principal owners were
John H. Bass, Jesse L. Williams, Chas. D. Bond and Stephen B. Bond.
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to the outlying portions of tlie railway line. This company continued
to operate tlie line until Aug. 19, 1892, when the Fort Wayne Electric
Railway Co., was incorporated for the purpose of talking over the horse-
car system and substituting electricity as motive power. In the mean-
time, the C. L. Centlivre Street Railway Co., incorporated April 1, 1889,
constructed a street railroad on Superior-st from Calhoun-st eastward
to the Spy Run-av bridge, crossing the St. Mary's bridge and extending
northward on Spy Run-av to the Centlivre brewery. This company
operated the line until it was sold to the Ft. Wayne Electric Railway
Co., June 27, 1894. The Ft. Wayne Consolidated Railway Co., was then
incorporated Nov. 11, 1895, and on Dec. 4, of that year, purchased the
property, rights and franchises of the Ft. Wayne Electric Railway Co.
On Oct. 30, 1899, John H. Bass and H. C. Rockhill, as receivers for the
Ft. Wayne Electric Railway Co., and its successor, the P"t. Wayne
Consolidated Railway Co., conveyed all the property, rights and fran-
chises to the Ft. Wayne Traction Co. The Lakeside Street Railway
Co., incorporated Aug. 22, 1892, constructed and operated a car line on
Columbia-st and Columbia-av, extending from Calhoun-st to Delta
Lake (Lakeside Park). On Dec. 31, 1900, Albert L. Scott, as receiver,
sold the property, rights and franchises of the Lakeside Street Railway
Co. to the Ft. Wayne Traction Co., the latter company thus coming into
possession of all lines operated within the city at tliat time. On Feb.
27, 1904, the Ft. Wayne Traction Co. sold and conveyed all its property
and franchises to the B^t. Wayne & Wabash "Valley Traction Co., which
latter company, on Feb. 28, 1911, conveyed all its property and fran-
chises to the Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co., which now
owns and operates all the city lines in Ft. Wayne, Hunting-
ton, Wabash, Logansport, Lafayette and the inteiurban lines between
these cities and between Ft. Wayne and Bluffton. The pay-as-you-enter
cars were first used on tlie Ft. W^ayne city lines in the Spring of 1913.

LAKE-TO-LAKE CANAL

The proposal to construct a ship canal from a point on Lake Erie
ab or near Toledo, Ohio, across nortliern Indiana to a place on Lake
Michigan, near Chicago, is one of tlie great engineering enterprise.s now
concerning the United States government and the central states. Fort
Wayne is the centre of activity for this great transportation project,
and this will doubtless be the cliief city on the route of the proposed
waterway. On Nov. 7, 1907, a call signed by D. N. Foster, C. S.
Bash, C. ri. Worden, B. Paul Mossman, H. J. Hoeltje and T. J. Logan,
summoned the citizens of Ft. Wayne to attend a mass meeting at the
assembly room of the court house, to consider matters "pertaining
to the proposed development of the Maumee river from Ft. Wayne to
Lake Erie for navigation purposes." The meeting, held Nov. 16, was
addressed by Judge Robert S. Taylor, of Fort Wayne, long a student
of inland waterways and a member of the Mississippi River com-
mission. P. A. Randall presided at this meeting, and at a subsequent
time became the president of the Toledo, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Deep
Waterways Association. He is recognized as the man most active in the
promotion of the great enterprise. To Frank B. Taylor belongs the
honor of suggesting a complete waterway connecting Toledo and Chi-
cago, by way of P^t. Wayne; he followed his suggestion witli a pamphlet
which, printed by the thousands, has been spread broadcast through-
out interested sections of the central states. By 1910, the
government became so thoroughly interested in the movement that
a mass meeting was held at Princess rink, attended by men of national
repute as the chief speakers. Through the efforts of Congressman
C. C. Gilhams, and later. Congressman Cyrus Cline, much good was
accomplished in Washington tending toward national assistance. Capt.
Charles Campbell, of New York, engaged to assist in pushing the
project, accomplished much good by securing the co-operation of com-
mercial interests in Chicago and Toledo. Preliminary surveys were
made under the direction of the United States Army department, the
work being done by Col. John Millis and Col. G. A. Zinn. In November,
1911, the National Waterways commission visited the region, and
conducted a public hearing in this city. The commission, composed of
Senator T. E. Burton, Hon. I). S. Alexander and Hon. J. A. Moon, was
accompanied by army engineers. Following the visit, a thorough survey
was ordered and completed bj' army engineers. Subsequent events
have given every assurance that the great project is to become a
reality. Chief among the claims for the construction of the canal are
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the west, and thus reducing the cost of freight transportation. Solv-
ing the sliipping terminal problems which the railroads are unable
to do, because of the difficulty of securing proper terminals in the
large cities on account of the prohibitive prices of ground. The im-
possibility of railroads constructing additional east-and west lines to
care for the ever-increasing demands of shipping interests. The length-
ening of the water-route shipping season by the opening of canal route
at an earlier date in the spring and continuing to a later date in the
fall than is now possible by the north water route between Toledo
and Chicago by way of Detroit river, Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron, and
Lake Michigan. •

The cost of the completed canal is estimated at from $30,000,000 to
$40,000,000.

Among those not already mentioned and who have given of their
time, energy and money to further the canal project may be men-
tioned T. R. Ellison, Maurice Niezer, C. R. Lane, Senator Shlvely,
Senator Kern, Congressman J. A. M. Adair and Senator S. B. Fleming,

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The public schools of Ft. Wayne rank among the best of the cities
of America. Controlled by board of three trustees elected by city coun-
cil: trustees also have control of public library; office of one member
expires each year. School corporation is entirely separate from mu-
nicipal corporation; legally known as the School City of Ft. Wayne.
Superintendent is appointed by trustees. Ft. W^ayne Normal school
prepares high school graduates for teaching. Construction of additional
high school imperative because of overcrowded conditions. Office of
superintendent: Old high school building; E. Wayne between Calhoun
and Clinton; 1 sq. s. and % sq. e. of c. li. Total valuation of public
school properties, $1,421,700. Because it is one of the three largest
cities of Indiana. P^t. Wayne is entitled to representation on the state
board of education by the superintendent of its schools. In 1913, a total
of 248 teachers were employed in the city schools. In September, 1913.
a vocational school was opened in the Washington school building, in
accordance with an act of the legislature; it has proven a successful
innovation.

Ft. Wayne Eig-h and Manual Traiuingf School — Barr between E. Lewis
and Holman. Lewis car to Barr; entrance, y^ sq. s. Modern struc-
ture, built of Bedford stone, fireproof. Large auditorium. Cost,
$250,000. Entire projierty value, $300,000.
Ft. Wayne Normal School (Lakeside School) — Oneida and Rivei-met-av.
Lakeside car to CoUimbia-av and Oneida: 2 sq. n. Valuation, $40,000.
IiEkeside School — (See Fort Wayne Normal School).
Old Eig-h School — E. Wayne between Calhoun and Clinton; 1 sq. s. and

Vz sq. e. of c. h. Valuation, $100,000.
Washing~ton School — Washington-Bd-W and Union. Jefferson car to

Union; 1 sq. n. Valuation, $118,000.
James H. Smart School — Pontiac and Smith. Pontiac car to Smith.

Valuation, $120,700.
Je£ferson School — W. Jefferson and Fairfield-av. Broadway or Jefferson

car to Broadway and Jefferson; 2 sq. e. Valuation, $100,000.
Hanna School — E. Williams and Lafayette. E. Creighton car to La-
fayette; 2 sq. s. Valuation, $100,000.
Blooming-dale School — Marion and Second. Huffman car to Wells and

Second. 1 sq. w. Valuation, $103,000.
Hoag-land School — -Hoagland-av and Butler. S. Wayne car to W. Creigh-
ton and Hoagland-avs; 2 sq. n. Valuation, $75,000.
Clay School — Washington-Bd-E and Clay. E. Main car to E. Jefferson

and Clay: 1 sq. n. Valuation, $51,500.
Harmer School — Harmer and E. Jefferson. E. Main car to Harmer and
E. Jefferson. Valuation. $37,000. In September, 1913, city council
appropriated funds to purchase additional ground for site of new
$100,000 building.
Miner School — W. DeWald and Miner. Broadway car to DeWald; 1 sq.
e. Or Belt Line car to W. Creighton-av and Miner; 1 sq. n. Valua-
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Huffman car to Franklin.

Nebraska School — Fry and Boone. W. Main car to Fry; 1 so. n

ation, 110,000.

SIcCullocli School — McCulloch and Kliza.
McOulloch; 2 sq. s. Valuation, $15,000.

Bamilton School — Pontiac and Clinton.
Clinton. Valuation, $30,500.

Franklin School — I'-ranklin and Huffman.
Valuation, $12,000.

South Wayne School — Indiana and Cottage-avs. S. Wayne car to Cot-
tage-av; 1 .s(i. w. Or Broadway car to Cottage-av; 2 sq. e. Valu-
ation, $40,000.

Budisill School — (Old) — Elizabeth and N. Lafayette. Driving Park or
Cenflivrc or Robison Park car to Elizabeth and Spy Run-av; 1 sq. w.
Valuation, $6,000. (New) — Riverside and Spy Run-av. Same car
lines to Riverside and Spy Run-av. Valuation, $75,000.

Adams School — New Haven-av and Home. Lewis car to Warren and
Chestnut; 4 sq. w. and 1 sq. s. Or Ohio Electric line to Edsall and
Cliestnut; 1 sq. s. Valuation, $8,000.

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Historical Note — The schools of Ft. Wayne date back to 1825; it was
not, however, until 1852 that the schools came under the school law of
the state, putting into effect tlie present state school system. First
trustees: Hon. Hugh McCuUoch, Charles Case and Wm. Stewart. City
had a population of 4,000 with many school children, a. tuition fund of
$300, no school building and no funds witli which to erect one. They
rented a house in the eastern part of the city of Alexander McJunkin, and
one in the western part and employed Mr. Maliurin and Mrs. Hulburd
as teachers; the McJunkin building was located on the w. side of Lra-
fayette between E. Wayne and E. Berry. First school buildings erected
were the Clay and W. Jefferson. First superintendent, Rev. Geo. A.
Irwin, followed by S. S. Green, James H. Smart, Dr. John S. Irwin and
J. N. Study. Prior to 1852, schools were private and church schools.
Among the first teachers were Rev. Isaac McCoy, John P. Hedges, Henry
Cooper, Mr. Augliinbaugh, Mr. Beggs, Small wood Noel, James Requa,
M. F. Barbour and Miss Mann (later the wife of Hon. Hugh McCulloch).
F'irst school house, built in 1825, stood at the rear of site of present
county jail; was called the County Seminary.

Board of School Trustees — Three members, chosen by city council. Foi
1913-1914: President, E. W. Cook; secietarj', Wm. H. Shambaugh;
treasurer, Jesse Macbeth. Supt. of Scliools, Justin N. Study. Clerk.
Elizabeth Doan. Janitor-in-cliief, Conrad Leidolf. Attendance offi-
cers, Rudolph Reinwald, Andiew Schnossenberg.

Teachers in Public Schools — ^A total of 248 instructors are employed
in the public schools for 1913-1914:

Supervisors and Special Teachers — Gail Calmerton, primary in-
struction; William Miles, music; Alice E. Hall, drawing; Henry Meyer
physical culture; Carrie A. Snively, assistant physical culture; J. J.
Ritter, manual training; O. L. Rogers, penmanship; Flora Wilber.
principal of normal school; Martha J. Moderwell, general substitute.

High and Manual Training* School — -Chester T. Lane, principal;
Angeline F. Chapin, clerk and librarian; Wm. L. McMillen, Mary O.
kolb, Herbert S. Voorhees, George W. Carter, Martin W. Rothert, W.
W. Knight, Mary C. Schmetzly, Horace T. Purfield, L. C. Ward, Mar-
guerite Mayr, Almana Beebe, R. O. Grosjean, Jessie L. Parker, Mary

D. Edson, Alice H. Curtiss, L. A. Strobel, D. W. Werremeyer, Mary
Harrah, Anna M. Newman, Agnes Kjorstad, J. J. Ritter, K. Elizabeth,
Sillier, E. S. Gould, Ernest Stirwalt, Charles E. Agnew, Eva Wingert,
Anna R. Todd, Homer G. Davisson, Harry A. Thomas, John R. Clark,
Ada M. Hoebeke, Mary Malonev, Marian A. Daniells, Ro"-'coe J. Coats,
Fred H. Croninger, Dorothy Underbill, Floyd R. Neff, Helen B. May,
Clara B. WiUiams.

Adams School — Merton W. Arnold, principal; Clara Ellenwood, Mar-
tha McGuire, Edith Squires, Mildred Winch, Mary Brannan.

Bloomingdale School — Margaret M. Macphail, principal; Martha
M. Clark, A. May Griffiths, Lillian F. Stouder. Gertrude Ayres, Irma
Rich, Gertrude Holland, Mabel B. Bechtel, Lola M. Eckels, G. Lakey,
Belle Noble, Elizabeth O'Rourke, Elizabeth J. Bowman Alice C.
Stouder, Irene Comparet, Lillian M. Ortman, Altina Lane, Marian C.
McCauliff. Corinna Baade, G. H. Russell, Foss Radebaugh.

Clay School — S. B. Plasket, principal; Marion H. Brenton, Mabel

E. Clayton, Addie H. Williams, Erma Dochterman, Edith E. William-
son, Mae Ringwalt, Elsie E. Heck, Maream Major, Edna Huguenard,
Bernadette Monahan, Edith E. Steelier, Jane A. Harper.

Franklin School — ^Martha E. Wohlfort, principal; Gertrude Fissel,
Katherine Hartle, Etta B. McLaughlin, Grace McMillen.

Hamilton School — R. Estelle Winter, principal; Mary B. Seaten,
Margaret Cunningham, Bess DeVilbiss, Harriet B. Fishering, Laura
E. Ross, Grace Christianson, Helen M. Blackburn, Mabel G. Crosby,
Louise M. Wolf.

Hanna School — Alice M. Habecker, principal ; Annette A. Gaskins,
Elizabeth L. Erseman, Edna M. Carter, Elizabeth G. Murphy, Alice M.
Garrity, Alice V. Quivey, Eleanor M. King, Hazel Miller, Julia G.
Cleary, Byrd M. Austin, DeEtta Price, Emma L. Walling, Ruth C.
Helwig, Marie L. Zucker, G. H. Russell, Foss M. Radebaugh.

Harmer School — Clara Phelps, principal; Emma Stanley, M. Georgi-
ana Wadge, Ella R. Williard, Katherine A. Ersig, Delia McMaken, Ida
S. Koons, Jane Mooney, Alathea Stockbridge, Rachel Sirit, Mabel A.
Hatch, Edith D. Harding, Irma Poole, Emma Kiefer.

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Hoasrlaud School — E. M. Price, principal; Ellen McKeag, Mary E.
Hick, M. Ella Orff, Margaret I. Murpliy. Carina Warrington, Eva
M. Baugliman, Mary E. Brimmer, Emma C. Warner, Grace C. Irwin,
Marie C. McMullen, Grace Benoy, Lucille P. House, Nora E. Bar-
bour. Emma Scheumann, G. H. Russell, I'oss M. Rodc-baugli.

Jefferson School — F. M. Miles, principal: Elizabeth E. Chapin, Mary
M. Auten, Anna M. Trenam, Janet Macphail, Clara Joost, Maude A.
Gaskins, Caroline Biddle, Anna B. Sinclair, Larene Travei-s, Marga-
ret Saylor, Gladys H. Williams, Elizalieth McCracken, Esther K.
Erickson, Florence Wilson, Clara Schmidt, E. I). Gillette, Laurinda
DeVilbiss.

Ijakeside (Normal) School — Flora ^\'ilber, principal; Norma Erf,
Adele 1'. Sauer. Adelaide L. Fielder, Giace I. Atchison, Rhoda Brad-
dock, Carma Libhart, Desdarriona P. Hale, Helen Meyer.

McCulloch School — Laura D. Muirhead, principal; Emma M. Sauer,
Alice Thomas, Adeline C. Becker.

Miner School — Celia C. Foley, principal; Leora Miner, Mary B.
Christie, Lillian K. Foster, Millie Thompson, Gertrude Zook, Elsie
Josse, Grace M. Brennan, Irene Beman, Helen E. Weaver, Lora B.
Walter. Ella G. Geake, Gladys Walker, Clara Buck.

ITebraska School — Alvin P. Leverton, principal; Keturah M. Wil-
liams, Elizabeth J. Jefferies, Mildred Rohyans, Maude M. Gaskill, Ina
M. Maxwell. Vera L. Williamson, Helen Clark, Bessie E. Jackson,
Emma M. Haberkorn, Edith Helsworth, Erma C. Hutzell, Esther
Freese, Frieda Kampe.

Budisill School — J. P. Bonnell, principal; Sarah M. Foster, Veta S.
Affleck, Clara E. Morrison, Irene C. Noll.

James H. Smart School — Emma L. Armstrong, principal; Joanna
Conklin, Martha Knechtel, Hazel Ruch, Marie Ehle. Gertrude Bohne,
Gladys Shust, ]'"lorence M. O'Laughlin, Annie Miller, Marie Nolan. Lois
Puddy, Pearl Nelson. Lola C. Miller, Mary Muller, Amelia M. Koehler,
Ednah A. Randall, Emma Marsch, G. H. Ru-isell, Foss Radebaugh.

South Wayne School — Mary A. Abel, principal; Florida J. Hart.
Anna M. Heyman, Esther Jacobs, May W. Daugherty, Mary L. Theis,
Irma Poole.

Washington School — J. R. Coar, principal; Marina J. Geake, Helen
E. Brenton, Elizabeth Gorrell, Mary E. Markey, Augusta A. Haber-
korn, Jessie T. Parry, Mabel Holland, Effle Lumbard, Hilda Spiegel,
Florence Wilson, Martha Stumpf.

Vocational School (Sessions held in Washington School building) —
Walter E. Gordon, woodworking; Helen Dean and Mary Hutzell.
domestic science and art; Martha J. Moderwell and Dorothy Waltz,
academic work.

School Enumeration and Enrollment — Census of all persons between the
ages of 6 and 21 years is taken each year in April. Figures show this
enumeration, also the actual enrollment in the public schools for each
year. The enrollment in parochial schools in recent years is in the
neighborhood of 5,000.

Enumer- Enroll- Enumer- Enroll-

Year. ation. ment. Year. ation. ment.

1908 16,087 6,698 1911 17,197 7,390

1909 16,320 6,930 1912 17,336 7,575

1910 16,662 7,158 1913 18,267 7,967

From the statistical report of D. O. McComb, superintendent of the

schools of Allen county: Total number of pupils enrolled during
1912-1913, 12,832; total daily average attendance, 10.242. Total num-
ber of teachers employed, 418; paid to teachers, $297,269.45; paid to
teachers daily, $61,642.80. Total number of books in county libraries,
64,767; number added during the year, 7,301; number of members of
Young People's Reading circle (an applicant must have read four
books before being eligible), 2,616.

Truancy Officers — Acting under the provisions of the Compulsory School
Attendance law, the truancy officers of Allen county, during 1911-1912
brought into the schools 2.048 pupils, 1,930 of whom were placed in
public schools and 118 in private schools; allowance to truancy offi-
cers, $1,020. One officer supervises the work in the city; the other
supervises the remainder of the county.

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Farent-Teacher Clubs — These organizations in each of the public schools
were formed by the Woman's LeaKUO and the Mothers' Club. (See
"Woman's I^euKue" and "Mother's CMub.") Object: To bring parent
and teacher into closer harmony for the welfare of the child. First
club formed at Washington school, 1912.

School Finances — Following is the report of the treasurer of the board
of school trustees of l-'ort Wayne for the year ending July 31, 1913:

TUITION ACCOUNT.
To balance on hand August 1, 1912 $120,666.61

To January distribution:

Local tuition $:?5,990.79

Common school 46,970.80

Kindergarten , .49 82,962.08

To July distrilmtion

Local tuition 49,671.30

Common school 58,888.33 108,559.63

To refund on plav.ground fund . 112.39

To tuition of transfers 8,860.00

To miscellaneous receipts 363.00

To interest on funds 4,013.82

$325,537.53

Bv salary of teachers $203,731.79

By balance on hand July 31, 1913 . 121,805.74

$325,537.53
SPECIAL SCHOOL REVENUE ACCOUNT.

To balance on hand August 1, 1912 $188,037.75

To January distribution:

Special school fund $49,243.99

Bonds 24,598.88

Compulsory education .49 73,843.36

To July distribution:

Special school fund 54.692.70

Bonds 27,351.18 82,043.88

To miscellaneous receipts 981.99

$344,906.98

By construction $ 92,515.21

Bonds 35,500.00

Miscellaneous expense to make total 120,297.74

$344,906.98
LIBRARY FUND ACCOUNT.
To balance on hand Au.g. 1, 1912 .. $10,009.10

To January distribution 8,210,09

To July distribution 9,116.28

To miscellaneous receipts 482.68

$27,818.08

By expenses $ 20,352.66

By balance on hand July 31, 1913 7,465.42

$27,818.42
ACCOUNT OF PLAYGROUND FUND.
To cash rec'd from common council $ 2,000.00
By refund to tuition fund on ac-
count of June salaries of

attendants $ 112.39

By balance on hand July 31, 1913 1,887.61

$2,000.00

School Fund (Allen County) — By the annual apportionment of the state
school fund, July, 1913, Allen county received $60,610, or $2.22 for
every person of school age in tlie county. Allen county paid into the
state treasury $55,000. The division of the apportionment to the
various townships is made by the county auditor.

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Tax DlBbursement — The county auditor, In his semi-annual disburse-
ment of moneys received through the regular and special funds here
specified, for the six months ending July 1, 1913, apportioned the fol-
lowing amounts to the School City of Ft. Wayne: Tuition fund,
?49,671.30; special school fund, $54,692.70; library fund, $9,116.21;
pity school bonds, $27,351.18; dog fund, $1,732.33; congressional interest
fund, $143.70; li(iuor license fund, $16,459.52; state apportionment,
$40,552.74. Total, $199,719.72.

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

A survey of the list of Catholic and Lutheran churches of Ft. Wayne
will explain the establislinient of sucli a splendid number of parochial
schools as are here indicated. Many of the buildings are the highest
examples of school architecture.

CATHOI.IC SCHOOI.S:

Academy of Our Iiady of the Sacred Heart — Academic Station, 7 Vi nii.
n. of Ft. Wayne. L. S. & M. S. railroad to Academic Station; i/i mi.
w. Or Robison Parle car at Transfer Corner; at Robison Park take
road leading out of automobile entrance; i^ mi. n.-w. Conducted
by Sisters of the Holy Cross, of Notre Dame, Ind.

St. Augnstine's Academy (For Girls) — Calhoun and E. Jefferson; 2
sq. s. of c. li. Conducted by Sisters of Providence.

Central Catholic Higrh School (For Young Men) — Calhoun and W.
Lewis. 4 sq. s. of c. h. Conducted by Brothers of the Holy Cross,
of Notre Dame, Ind.

Cathedral Boys' School — Clinton and E. Jefferson. 3 sq. s. and 1 sq.
e. of c. h. Conducted by Sisters of Providence, from St.-Mary's-of-
the-Woods, Vigo County, Ind.

Precious Blood School — Andrew and Fourth. Huffman car to An-
drew; 2 sq. s. Contlucted by Sisters of the Precious Blood, Maria-
stein, Ohio.

St. Andrew's Academy — New Taven-av and Roy. Lewis car to War-
ren and Chestnut (terminus); 3 sq. e. and 1 sq. s. Or Ohio Electric
line to Roy; 1 s^q. s. Conducted by Franciscan Sisters, of Lafay-
ette, Ind.

St. Catherine's Academy (For Girls) — W. DeWald between Harrison
and Webster. Pontiac or S. Wayne car to DeWald; 1^ sq. w.
Conducted by Sisters of Providence.

St. Hyacinth's School (Polish) — Temporary quarters, St. Peter's
School, which see below. English and Polish taught by Polish Sis-
ters of the Order of School Sisters of Notre Dame, of Milwaukee.

St. Mary's Parochial School (For Girls) — Lafayette between E. Jef-
ferson and Madison. E. Main ear to Lafayette and E. Jefferson;
% sq. s. Conducted by School Sisters of Notre Dame, of Milwaukee.

St. Mary's Hig'h School — E. Jefferson and Lafayette. E. Main car
to E. Jefferson and Lafayette. Conducted by School Sisters of
Notre Dame, of Milwaultee.

St. Patrick's Parochial School — W. DeWald and Wt oster. S. Wayne
car to Webster; 1 sq. n. Conducted by Sisters of Providence.

St. Paul's Parochial School — Fairfield-av between W^. Wayne and
Washington-Bd-W. Broadway or Jeftei'son car to Washing ton-Bd-
W; 2 sq. e. and V2 sq. n. > onducied by the Poor Handmaids of
Jesus Christ, of St. Joseph's Hospital.

St. Peter's Parochial School — Hanna ard St. Martin. E. Crel.^hton
car to Joiin and E. Cieighio»i-av: 2 sq. v, . and 1 sq. n. Conducted by
School Sisters of Notre Dame, Milwauiiee.

St. Vincent's School — In connect 'on w'.h St. Vincent's Orphan Home.
Huffman car to \^'eIis aiid H'l.Tmau: 2 sq. n. Conducted by the
Poor Handmaids c" Jesus Christ ot St. Jo.'tepli's Hospital. (See
"St. Vincent's Orphan Home.")
IiTTTHBBAN SCHOOIiS (Missouri Synod):

Concoidia School — Fletcher-av and Alliger; Lewis car to Fletcher-av;
1 sq. s.

Emanuel School — Union and W. Jefferson; Jefferson car to Union

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The D. M. SEARS COMPANY was in-
corporated for $75,000.00 under the laws of In-
diana, and organized June 1, 1912, to engage in
the manufacture of Food Products, Condiments,
etc. The plant is located at the junction of the
G. R. & I. R. R. and L. E. & W. R. R., near West
Main street ear line. (See D. M. Sears Com-
pany, under ''Manufacturing Industries.")

The plant is strictly modern and sanitary and
is one of the show places of Fort Wayne.

THE D. M. SEARS COMPANY has branch

houses at Mentone, LaOtto, Columbia City and
Spencerville, Indiana, and contracts for large
quantities of Tomatoes, Cucumber Pickles,
Fruits, etc., at Fort Wayne and all the branches.
The company also buys the output from numer-
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and Southern Michigan.

Fort Wayne is an ideal location for the com-
pany as supplies of Fruits and Vegetables are
easily obtained in a radius of fifty miles and
shipping facilities to all points, North, East,
South and West, are the best of any city in the
country.

The officers of the company are : President,
D. M. Sears; secretary, J. W. Caswell; treas-
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Emiuaus School — Broadway and W. Creighton-av; Broadway or Belt

I^ine car to \V. Creighton and Broadway.
St. Paul's School — Barr and Madison; I^ewis car to Lewis and Barr;

1 sq. n.
Trinity School — Huffman and Oalvland; Huffman car to Huffman and

Oakland.
Zion School — -E. Creig-hton-av; E. Creighton car.
LUTHERAN SCHOOI.S (Ohio Synod):

Grace School — Gay and Pontiac; Pontiac car to Gay.

St. John's School — Washington-Bd-W and Van Buren; Broadway car

or Jeffei'.son car or Belt Line car to Wasliington-Bd-W; 1 sq. w.

TWO GREAT INSTITUTIONS OF FORT WAYNE

COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

(See Also "Public Schools" and "Parochial Schools.")
Concordia Collesfe — -Campus bounded by Washington-Bd-E, Anthony
Boulevard (Walton-av), Maumee-av and Schick. To main entrance:
E. Main car to Washington-Bd-E and Schiclv; 1 sq. s. and 1 sq. e.
To athletic field: E. Main car to Washington-Bd-E and Hanover.
Campus covers 23 acres. Concordia College was founded in 1839 in
Perry county, Missouri, by Lutheran refugees from Saxony. Its rapid
growth, from its beginning in a log cabin, induced its removal to St.

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Louis, Mo.' In ISfil, the college was removed to Ft. Wayne, where it
has grown to be one of the greatest institutions of Its kind in Ameri-
ca. Many of its students enter the theological department, but it fits
young men for otlier learned professions. Both English and German
are now employed. There are 14 handsome, substantial build-
ings on Concordia campus, six residences, lecture hall, dormitory,
dining hall with steward's quarters and kitchen, gymnasium, heating
plant, swimming pool witli shower baths, hospital, and armory with
social rooms. Tlie student body is organized as a battalion of four
companies under the instruction and command of a U. S. army officer.
Concordia is strong in athletics. The college is supported mainly by
the Missouri Synod of the German Lutheran Church. A fine new dining
was dedicated in September, 1913;' seating capacity, 300. Martin
Luecke, president.

Port "Wayne Bible Training" School — S. Wayne and Rudisill-avs. S.
Wayne car to terminus at S. "Wayne and Organ-avs; 4 sq. s. Large
briclv structure. Cost, $.'>0,000. Located in natural forest; it is one
of tlie most important institutions of its kind in the central states.
Founded, 1904; interdenominational and non-sectarian. Many stu-
dents make their home at the school. Course of study includes Bible
History and Bible Geography, New Testament Greek, Music and
German. Campus contains about 4 acres.

Fort Wayne Iiutheran Hospital School for Nurses — ^(Connected with Ft.
Wayne Luthei'an Hospital — See "Hospitals" — Competent corps of in-
structors; course includes three years of lectures and actual hospital
experience.

Hope Hospital School Tor Nurses — (Connected with Hope Hospital — -
See "Hospitals") — Comi^etent corps of instructors. Three-year course
and actual hospital expei'ience.

St. Joseph School I"or Nurses — -(Connected with St. Joseph Hospital —
See "Hospitals") — School, conducted by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus
Christ, occupies a detached building, at 720 W. Berry. Competent
instructors and full hospital course.

Port Wayne Art School — ^W. Wayne and "W^ebster; 1 sq. s. and 2 sq. w.
of c. h. Branches taught: Drawing and painting in all departments,
designing, art history, pictorial composition, arts and crafts. Daily
classes; evening classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; school
children's classes Saturday morning. Managed by Fort Wayne Art
Association, incorporated 1S97. Building owned by association, con-
tains large exhibition and lecture hall and ample quarters for class-
rooms. School had its beginning in 1S8S, as a result of a movement
started by Mrs. R. C. Bell. First building was a disused house on
the Hamilton homestead grounds, remodeled and donated by Miss
Margaret V. Hamilton. Mary eminent instructors have had charge
of the school, including J. Otis Adams, William Forsythe, Misses
Jessie. Agnes and Norah Hamilton, Miss Hollensleben, Miss Moesner,
Miss Cook, Miss Emma Buchman, and Homer G. Davisson, the pres-
ent director.

Correspondence Colleg-e of Agriculture — Shoaff building. Berry and Cal-
houn; opposite, c. h. Instruction in scientific methods of farming,
dairying, stock raising, etc.

Port Wayne Correspondence School — German-American Trust building,
Calhoun and Holman; 6 sq. s. of c. h. Courses in electricity, etc.

International Business College — Lincoln Life building, B. Berry be-
tween Clinton and Barr. One of the most important business colleges
in the central states.

Interstate Traffic School — Established 1913; gives instruction in lines
pertaining to traffic and transportation business; correspondence
course. President, C. P. Milliken; secretarj'-treasurer, A. E. Decker.

The Athenaeum — 311 People's Trust building, 1^ sq. s. of c. h. Cor-
respondence school of instruction in stenography, typewriting and
business methods.

Ross Collegre of Chiropractic — W. Jefferson between Calhoun and
Harrison.

Taylor (S. T.) School of Dressmaking' — Schmitz block, Calhoun and
"Washington-Bd, 2 sq. s. of c. h.

Boston Conservatory of Music — Minuet building; Washington-Bd-E., be-
tween Calhoun and Clinton.

European School of Music — >01d National Bank building, Calhoun and
Berry; opposite c. h. Established 1892.

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American School of Music — Schmltz block, Calhoun and Washington-

Bd., 2 sq. s. of c. h.
Fort Wayne Conservatory of Miisic — K. Main and Court — opposite c. h.
Indiana Correspondence Schools — IncoT-porated 1913; incorporators,

Jesse E. Birely, C. 1 >. Wheeler and Geo. F. Card.
Correspondence Institute of Music — -Incorporated October, 1913, In-

cori)orators. \Vm. M. Griffin, A. W. Stults, E. A. Vey, George E. Rigger

.Jessie E. Stults, H. C. Nogan and C. B. Hayes.

CHURCHES

Twenty denominations, whose places of worship number fifty-six, have
caused Ft. Wayne to be called frequently "The City of Churches."
Many of its religious edifices are magnificent specimens of modern
church architecture.
BAPTIST:

Pirst Baptist^(The Tabernacle of the People) — W. Jefferson, between

Harrison and Webster, 3 sq. s. and li/^ sq. w. of c. h.
South Side Baptist — Indiana-av, be'tween Home and Cottage-avs. S.

Wayne car to Home-av; 2 sq. w. and lA sq. s. Or Broadway car to

Home-av; 1 sq. e. and % sq. s.
Baptist Mission — Oliver and McKoe. Pontiac car to Oliver; 1 sq. s.
BAPTIST BRBTHREN (Sunkard or Tunker) —

Church of the Baptist Brethren — Smith, between E. Creighton-av

and Buchanan. E. Creighton car to Smith; 1 sq. n.
CATHOIiIC:

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — Cathedral square, facing

Calhoun, betweon .Jefferson and T^ewis. 3 V^ sq. s. of c. h.
Precious Blood, Church of the — Barthold and Fourth. Huffman car

to Andrew; 2 sq. s. and 1 sq. e.
St. Andrew's — New Haven-av and ILiumbard. Lewis car to Warren

and Chestnut; 2 sq. e. and 1 sq. s.
St. Hyacinth's — Temporary place of worship, basement of St. Peter's

school, E. DeWald and Hanna. E. Creighton car to John and

Buchanan; 2 sq. w. and 1 sq. s.
St. Joseph's Chapel — Connected with St. Joseph's Hospital, W. Main

and Broadway. W. Main or Jefferson or Broadway car to W. Main

and Broadway.
St. Mary's — Lafayette and E. Jefferson. E. Main car to Lafayette and

B. Jefferson.
St. Patrick's — -W. DeWald and Harrison. S. Wavne or Pontiac car to

DeWald; 1 sq. w.
St. Paul's — Fairfleld-av and Washington-Bd-W. Jefferson or Broad-
way car to Washington-Bd-W; 2 sq. e.
St. Peter's — E. DeWald and Warsaw. E. Creighton car to Buchanan;

3 sq. w. and 1 sq. s.
St. Bochus' Chapel — Connected with St. Rochus' . hospital, W. Main

and Illinois Road. W. Main car to W. Main and Illinois Road.
St Vincent's Chapel — Connected with St. Vincent's Orphan Home,

Wells St. Huffman car to Wells and Huffman; 2 sq n.
CHBISTIAN (Church of Christ):

Third Church of Christ — Smith and E. Creighton-av; E. Creighton

car to Smith.
West Creig-hton Avenue Church of Christ — W. Creighton-av and Miner.

Belt Line car, either direction, to Creighton-av and Miner.
West Jefferson Street Church of Christ — W. Jefferson and Fairfleld-av.

Broadway car to W. Jefferson; 2 sq. e.
CHBISTIANT SCIBNCB:

Pirst Church of Christ, Scientist — Old location — Harrison, between

W. Wayne and Washington-Bd.W. 1 sq. w. and li/^ sq. s. of c. h.

New Site — ^Ewing and W. Wayne; 1 sq. s. and 3 sq. w. of c. h.
CHURCH OP GOD:

Church of God — South Lafayette. Pontiac car to Lafayette; walk

south.
CONGREGATIONAI^ :

Plymouth — ^W. Jefferson and Harrison: 3 sq. s. and 1 sq. w. of »•. h.

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BUNKABD (See Baptist Brethren).
EFISCOFAI.:

St. Andrew's Cliapel — W. Creighton and S. Wayne-avs. S. Wayne or

Belt line car to W. Creighton and S. Wayne-avs.
Trinity — W. Berry and Fulton. W. Main or Broadway or Jefferson

car to ]'"ulton; 1 sq. s.

EVANGEIiICAi;:

Bethel — Clinton and E. DeWald. Pontiac or S. Wayne car to DeWald;

1 sq. e.
Crescent Avenue — Crescent and Tennessee. Lakeside car to Cres-

cent-av; 2 sq. n.

FBEE MBTHOSIST:

Bowser — tlolton-av, between E. Creighton-av and Hurd. E. Creighton
car to Holton; Yo sq. s.

JEWISH:

Achdutb Veslialom Congreg-atlon — W. Wayne and Harrison. 1 sq. s.and
1 s(i. w. of c. h.

IiVTHBBAN:

Christ's Evang-elical (General Synod) W. Jefferson and Webster; 3
sq. s. and I! s(i. w. of c. h.

Concordia Evangelical (Missouri Synod) — Walton-av and Alliger.
Lewis car to \\'alton-av; 1 sq. s.

Emanuel Evang-elical (Missouri Synod) — W. Jefferson, between Union
and Jackson; .Jefferson car to Jackson; % sq. w.

Emniaus (Mission Synod) — ^Broadway, facing W. Creighton-av. Broad-
way or Belt Line car to Broadway and W. Creighton-av.

Grace Evang-elical (Ohio Synod) — Gay and Pontiac. Pontiac car to
Gay.

Redeemer, Engrlish Iiutheran Cliurcli of the — (Missouri Synod) — Ful-
ton between Washington-Bd-W. and W. Wayne. Broadway or Jeffer-
son car to W. Wayne; 1 sq. e. and % sq. s.

St. John's Evang-elical (Ohio Synod) — Washington-Bd-W. and Van
Buren. Broadway or Jefferson car to Waslaington-Bd-W. ; 1 sq. W.

St. Paul's Evang-elical (Missouri Synod) — Barr, between B. Jefferson
and E. Lewis. Lewis car to Barr; 14 sq. n.

Trinity Eng-lish Lutheran (General Council) — E. Wayne and Clinton;
1 sq. s. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.

Trinity German Lutheran (Missouri Synod) — Oakland-av and Huff-
man. Huffman car to Oakland-av.

Zion Evang-elical (Missouri Synod) — B. Creighton-av and Hanna. E.
Creighton car to Hanna.

MENNONITE:

Mennonite Gospel Mission — -1209 St. Mary's-av.
METHODIST EFISCOFAIi:

African — E. Wayne and Francis. E. Main car to Francis; 2 sq. n.
First — E. Wayne and Lafayette; 1 sq. s. and 3 sq. e. of c. h.
St. Paul's — Walton-av and Selden. Lewis car to Walton; 4 sq. s. ; or
E. Creighton car to Walton, 4 sq. n.

Simpson — W. Suttenfield and Harrison. Pontiac car to Suttenfleld;

1 sq. e.
Trinity — Cass and Fourth. Huffman car to Fourth; 1 sq. e.
Wayne Street — Broadway and W. Wayne. Broadway or Jefferson car

to \V. Wayne.

ORTHODOX JEWISH:

B'nai Jacob's Cong-reg-ation — E. Wayne and Monroe. B. Main car to

ISlonroe; 2 sq. n.

REFORMED:

Grace Reformed — ^Washington-Bd-E, between Barr and Lafayette. E.

Main car to Lafayette and Washington-Bd-E; ^^ sq. w.
St. John's Reformed — Washington-Bd-W and Webster; 2 sq. s. and 2

sq. w. of c. h.

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FRESB VTESIAN :

Betliauy — Boone and Fry. W. Main car to Fry; 1 sq. n.

Pirst — Washington-Bd-E. and Clinton; 2 sq. s. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.

Grace Chapel — Morris-st (We.stfield). Broadway car to Taylor; trans-
fer to Taylor; go to Morri.s-.st; walk s. Undenominational, though
supported by Presbyterian churches.

Third — Harrison and Taber. S. Wayne car to Harrison and W. Creigh-
ton-av; 1 sq. s. Or Pontiac car to Taber and Calhoun; 1 sq. w.

Westminster — (Formerly Second Presbyterian) — W. Berry, between
Webster and Ewing; 2 1^ sq. w. of c. h.

SFIRITUAIiIST.

First Independent Spiritualist — Meets in K. of P. hall; Washington-
Bd-W. 2 sq. s. and Vi sq. w. of c. h.

TVNKEK (See Baptist Brethren).

UNSENOMINATIONAI^ :

Missionary Church — Services at Ft. Wayne Bible Training School. S.
Wayne car to end of line; 3 sq. s.

UNITES BRETHBEN:

Calvary — E. Lewis and Harmer. Lewis car to Harmer.

Historical Note — It is possible here to give merely the beginnings of
the work of tlie denominations which first labored in religious work in
Ft. Wayne.

In 1830, the Catholics who resided here were visited by the Very
Reverend Stephen Theodore Badin, of Cincinnati, the first ordained
priest in the United States. The next priest to visit the place was Rev.
Picot, of Vincennes. Tlie first priest permanently appointed was Rev.
Louis Muller, who came in August, 1833, and remained until July 16,
1840. The first German-speaking congregation was formed from a part
of the congregation of St. Augustine's church. Father Faller was the
pastor of the German church, St. Mary's; the division took place in 1849.
St. Paul's church was built in 1865. The work of the denomination
since then has shown a wonderful advancement.

The first Lutheran congregation was formed in 1834. Rev. Jesse
Hoover was the first regular pastor. Upon his death, he was succeeded
by Rev. Mr. Wynekin, who remained until 1845 and was succeeded by
Rev. Mr. Jenners. The first German Lutheran cliurch occupied the site
of the present magnificent St. Paul's edifice on Barr street. The growth
of the denomination has been wonderful and substantial, as is shown by
its several large and active congregations.

The first services of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which records
rennain, were held in 1824, when James Holman, a local minister, came
and purchased a farm in what is now known as "Nebraska." His log
cabin was his church. Then came Rev. James Hargraves, a traveling
missionary, who was the first regularly ordained minister; this was in
1827 or 1828. In 1833, Ft. Wayne was included in a circuit and Rev.
Amasa Johnson was placed in charge. In 1840, a small church was
erected at the northeast corner of Harrison and W. Berry-sts, later
occupied by the Berry Street M. B. church and now the site of the
Anthony Hotel. The first presiding elder was Rev. James Armstrong.
The growth of the denomination has been most pleasing.

The Afi-ican M. B. church was organized Dec. 12, 1872, with Rev.
Jason Bundy as pastor.

In 1828, Allen Hamilton secured the services of Rev. Charles E.
Fuhrman, a missionary, and as a result of his efforts, the Frst Pres-
byterian church and the other Presbyterian churches of Ft. Wayne had
their beginning. Rev. James Chute, first pastor of the First Presby-
terian church, organized that congregation in 1831. Two of the charter
members were half-Indians, daughters of Capt. Wm. Wells, brother-in-
law of Little Turtle, Miami Indian chief. The first religious services
were held under a rude shelter of boards near the junction of Colum-
bia and Harrison streets. The corner stone of a permanent place of
worship was laid in 1845. The Second (Westminster) Presbyterian
church was organized May 5, 1844, by Henry Ward Beecher. Rev.
Charles Beecher was the first pastor.

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The First Baptist church was organized in 1837. Previous to this —
in 1820 — -Rev. Isaac McCoy, a missionary to the Indians — planted the
seed from which the denomination raised a cliurch In Ft. Wayne. Rev.
J. W. Tisdale was the first regular pastor.

The Episcopal churcli had its beginning in Ft. Wayne in 1839. On
May 27, of that year an organization was effected through tiie efforts of
Rev. B. Hutchins, a missionary, who was made the first rector. The
organization was short-lived, however, and a re-organization occurred
May 25, 1844. Rev. Benjamin Halsted was placed in charge and the
cBurch named Trinity.

The Achduth Veshalom synagogue congregation of B'nai Israel was
organized in 1848. The first rabbi was Rev. Solomon, who ofRciated
until 1859, when he was succeeded by Rabbi Rosenthal.

Plymouth Congregational church was organized Sept. 20, 1870, and
in 1871-2 a place of worship was erected at the corner of Fulton and W.
Washington-sts. Rev. John B. Fairbanks was the first pastor.

The many other Important church congregations of Ft. Wayne date
their e.Kistence from later periods. These are merely brief notes of the
earliest efforts of the first occupants of the field.

A MONUMENT TO THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE.

New Y. W. C. a. Building. West Wayne Street.

CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS

Young- Woman's Christian Association — Building, W. Wayne, between
Webster and Ewing; 1 sq. s. and 2i/^ sq. w. of c. h. Dedicated in the
early spring of 1913. Building constructed of pressed brick, cost
$100,000. First floor: Large lobby, members' parlor, suite of four
rooms for secretary and assistants, cloak rooms, corridor leading
to cafeteria, kitchen, pantries, refrigerator room, large living room
and balcony overlooking rhe gynasium. Second floor: Living rooms,
rest room, library, toilets, linen closets, sloie rooms and the kitchen-
ette for the use of girls living in the building. Third floor: Living
rooms, girls' parlor, toilets, baths, and cozy seats in abundance.
Basement: Emergency room, janitor's suite, boiler room, coal room,

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tlrv Mrs Wm. E. Mossman; treasurer. Mrs. A. L.Giiebel There
\"89 .'''emo\^d"To°"he' auaVt^rV on .W, Berr>-,.t which were oe^^^^^^^^^^^^^

in active work.

in active worK. j ,, r,

T? ATT ROAD DEPARTMENT — New building .site, purchased March,
iQ^-? T^arriVon and Baker 7 sq. s. and 1 sq. w. of c. h.. or take any car
ir^ n.Thmin to Baker 1 sq w Present building. Calhoun and Hol-
^nn fi so s of c h anv car s. on Calhoun. Organized 1884. Sup-
Sed fnadd?tion to' Teceipts from dues. etc.. by contributions from
?ailroy compaS and the larger employers of l^bor. Mam floor:
R earl ins: rooms library, offices and g«me room. Second floor. As-
?embrro'om'"'i3asement: Baths. Officers fleeted October^ 91 3. Pros,-
rlent A H Perfect; vice president, S. W. I^enfe>t>, secietai> iieabui
er R H Mauk; W. S. Whitbeck, general secretary.

CF-NTRAL DEPARTMENT— Although Ft. Wayne has a perma-
nenfSral organization of the Young Men's Christian Association
it does not as vet, possess a building separate from the Railroad
department Plans are under consideration for the re-establishment
of a central department; in the meantime many are assisting ma-
tlrillly in the iJromotion of the welfare of the Railroad department.

SALVATION ARMY

\sh^ ^- iS;i^^i^';e^s!';^^^in;v^^a^i^ rs

ForchUdren whose mothers are employed during the day.
Industrial Store— W. Main and Maiden Lane; IV2 sq. w. of c. h. Brick
building containing also lodging rooms.

CITY MISSIONS

T.+ iD-avne Rescue Home and Mission— lis E. Columbia; 1 sq. n. and V2
^*;a e^ of c h Su™ orted by well-organized society; in charge of

superintendent and kssistants. J. A. Nipper, Supt.
Gospel Mission and Men's Rescue Home-1 217 Calhoun, 4 V, sq. s. of

c h Founded by Rev. and Mrs. T. P. Potts.
rwr^^^.4^^^A •Wall—Beadell and 2d-av; Broadwav car to Taylor; Taylor car
^foflavls-^'n Founded by Rev. and Mrs -T. P. Potts, for especial

benefit of families in Westfield factory district.

LIBRARIES

« 1.13 Tf'k^o'-ir TOp<3t AVavne and Webster. 1 sq. s. and 2 sq. w. of

Public I-^^^^^y^^^o^e o?\he finest public buildings in. Indiana. The

architecture is Grecian; portico, with its broad staircase, is sup-

"Be^ Tailor on This Street"

^ One of the Fort Wayne daily newspapers carries this
standing line in red at the top of its first page, — "FORT
WAYNE'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER."

Q Another one has for its proud boast, — "THE BEST
PAPER IN FORT WAYNE."

q The FORT WAYNE NEWS has made no claims.
It just goes into more homes in Fort Wayne and is read reg-
ularly by more Fort Wayne people than the alleged "Great-
est" paper or the so-called "Best" paper.

q It stands to reason that all the papers cannot be the best
or the greatest, any more than all the trees in the forest can
be the tallest.

^ Somewhere among the bests there must be a BETTER;
somewhere among the papers there must be one which more
nearly reaches the ideal of what a newspaper ought to be
than any other. The people of Fort Wayne have decided
that for themselves, — the NEWS is read by more Fort
Wayne people than any other paper.

CJ The newspaper situation in Fort Wayne reminds one of
the old London story of "The Three Tailors of Threadneedle
Street." Competition was sharp among the three tailors on
the street. One enterprising tailor hung out a sign, "The Best
Tailor in London." Another, not to be outdone, followed suit
with a sign reading "The Best Tailor in the World." It was
now up to the third tailor, who rose to the situation by hang-
ing in front of his shop the modest legend, "The Best Tailor
on This Street."

q THE NEWS is too modest to boast. It is just "the best
tailor on this street."

q Judge for yourself; you will find it wherever you go.
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ported by six massive Corinthian columns; building constructed of
Bedford stone; size, 102x118 feet; two stories and basement. Built
during- the years of 1901 to 1904; cost, $110,700; Andrew Carnegie
donated $90,000. I.,ibrary under management of Board of School
Trustees of the School City of Ft. Wayne. A competent librarian and
assistants are in immediate charge, and every accommodation and
courte.'^y is extended to patrons. Hours — Weeli days, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
Sundays (Reading rooms only) — 2 to 5 p. m. Library contains 40,000
volumes; receives 222 periodicals and 20 newspapers. Assembly room
on second floor used for art exliibits and educational gatherings;
children's "story hour" is lield here. Miss Margaret M. Colerick,
librarion; Miss Sarah L. Sturgis, first assistant librarian, and in
charge of catalogue department; Miss Marion Webb, in cliarge ol
children's department; Miss Ada M. McCormicic, in charge of busi-
ness and municipal department; Miss Isabel DuBois, in charge of
south brancli. ,

Departments — A large room is devoted to the children's depart-
ment. Thousands of books and periodicals are placed at the disposal
of the children, who are guided largely by tlie librarian and assistants
in cliarge of tliis department. — The Business and Municipal depart-
ment, occupying two large rooms on second floor, contains hundreds
of autlioritative reference works and periodicals on technical and mu-
nicipal subjects.

Branches — South Side Branch of library is maintained at 2520 Cal-
houn-st. (Any car, except East Creighton, going south on Calhoun.)
Assists in serving patrons residing on the soutli side. — A deposit sta-
tion has been established at tlie Wayne Knitting Mills Club House,
in 8 of the city schools, and at the Bowser playgrounds.

Allen County Iiaw Iiibrary — -Tliird floor of Allen County court house,
between circuit and superior court rooms. Maintained by Allen
County Law Library Association, oyganized Oct. 23, 1900. Second to
Indianapolis law library, the largest in Indiana; contains over 10,000
volumes of special wortli to legal fraternity. Many volumes are rare
and costly, and tlie plan of centralization affords members the use of
worl<s in many cases impossible to procure. First board of directors,
Judge Edward O'Rourke, Judge W. J. Vesey, Judge T. E. Ellison,
Judge S. R. Alden, John Morris, Jr., Henry Colerick and C. H. Worden.
Mr. Colerick was the first president and Mr. Ellison tlie first secre-
tary. Others prominent in the establishment of the association and
library were Col. R. S. Robertson, James Barr, P. A. Randall, Judge
Allan Zollars and Judge L. M. Ninde. Henry P. Ryan served as libra-
rian for ten years; succeeded by Miss Esther H. M. Fleming.

■young- Women's Christian Association Iiibrary — Second floor of Young
Women's Christian Association building, W. Wayne, near Harrison.
1 sq. s. and 2 V^ sq. w. of c. h. Many volumes of special worth to
young women.

Young- Men's Christian Association Iiibrary (R. R. Department) — First
floor of association building, Holman and Calhoun. 6 sq. s. of c. h.
Extensive collection of volumes of special interest to its members.
Miss Helen Gould contributed $1,000 to library fund.

Quest Club Iiibrary — Headquarters in Anthony Hotel. (See "Quest
Club"). Lil)rary of works on Salesmanship, Advertising, Etc.

City Directory Iiibrary — Bass block, Calhoun between Berry and
Wayne. Reference library of R. L. Polk & Co., containing directories
and other works relating to the important cities of America.

Concordia Colleg-e Iiibrary — (See "Concordia College"). The library of
Concordia college, consisting of upwards of 11,000 volumes, is divided
into two divisions — the Professors' Library and the Students' Lib-
rary. The collection used by the faculty contains 7,000 volumes and
is located in the lecture hall; Prof. W. H. Kruse, librarian. The Stu-
dents' library, containing 4,000 volumes, occupies quarters on the
second floor of the dining hall; it is in cliarge of a student selected
each year from the senior class.

St. Mary's Library — Connected with St. Mary's Catholic church. Lo-
cated in St. Mary's high school building. Contains 2,000 volumes.
Founded in 1893. Ijy Rev. John H. Oechtering. Librarians are selected
from among the officers of the young ladie.s' society of the church.

Historical Note — ^As early as 1825, tlie organizers of Allen county in-
terested themselves in the matter of public library privileges by exact-
ing a tax of 10 cents on each $100 assessed valuation of property for the

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Allen County Lribrarj'; tliis institution was later merged into the town-
ship libraries. The books coniposiner the Workingrnen's Institute and
Library, established in 1855. became a part of the Ft. Wayne High
School Library in 1869. In 1S81, an agilation originating in Ft. Wayne
caused the enactment of a state law permitting citie-; of 10,000 and
over to establish public librarie-;; but l''t. Wayne did not take advantage
of it until 1893. In the meantime, the Women's ]'"ree Heading Room
was established, in 1S87, in a building occupying the site of the present
Miner studio on \</. \Va>ne street, in memory of Mrs. Emerine J. Ham-
ilton. The expenses were borne by Mrs. Mary H. Williams, Mrs. Ellen
H. Wagenhals and Miss M. V. Hamilton. In 1889, tlie reading room
became also a circulating library for the women of Ft. Wayne, but all
tlie books and equipment were given to the Y. W. O. A. in 1896 when the
new general pro,1ect liecame established. The librarians of the reading
room were Mrs. S. C. Hoffman, Miss Laura Goshorn (Mrs. A. J. Detzer),
Miss Nannie McLaclilan and Miss Tracy Guild (Mrs. Oscar L. Pond).
In 1893, the city council (then in possession of tlie powers now placed
in the hands of the School City) acted favorably upon a^ petition from
the Woman's League whicli was authorized to establish a library in a
room in the city hall. It was opened in June, 1894. First librarian,
Mrs. S. C. Hoffman, beginning in September, 1891; circulation of books
began Jan. ^9. 1895. At tliat time, the library contained 3,606 books,
many of whicli were contiiliuted by members of the league. In 1895,
the library was removed to the Bayless residence at the southwest cor-
ner of Wayne and Clinton; site now occupied liy the Empress theatre.
Miss Clara Fowler was appointed librarian in 1896, and, on her death,
in 1898, Miss Margaret M. Colerick succeeded to the position. In that
year, tlie present site (the Brackenridge liomestead) was purchased and
the library located in the building. Upon its demolition and until the
completion of tlie present building, the library occupied temporary quar-
ters in the Elektron (Lincoln Life) building. The first letter to Andrew
Carnegie with reference to financial assistance to build the present
structure bore the signatures of Mrs. C. B. Woodworth, president, and
Mrs. D. N. Foster, past president, of the Woman's league. Leading citi-
zens and organizations lent their aid and Mr. Carnegie gave $90,000 to
the project with the stipulation that the city should maintain the insti-
tution at a cost of not less than $7,500 a year. The building was dedi-
cated Jan. 7, 1904. Tlie tax for its maintenance is 5 cents on each $100
of assessed property valuation.

A prominent and influential library of its period was the collection of
literary works housed in tlie imposing building which still bears the
name of "Library Hall," Calhoun and Lewis (See "Library Hall"). The
library was founded in 1882, by Very Rev. Joseph H. Brammer, then
rector of the Cathedral; it contained over 5,000 volumes for circula-
tion among the various Catholic parishes. In 1900, it was found ad-
visable to revise the plan of using the books and they were so distribu-
ted and placed as to be of the best service' to the people, mainly in the
smaller libraries of the various departments of the church.

THEATRES

The best of theatrical attractions come to Fort Wayne, not only be-
cause of its convenient location, but because there is an appreciation of
the best which encourages such a condition. Its playhouses are mod-
ern, built in compliance with rigid state and local laws governing the
safety of patron

combhtatiom'.

Majestic Theatre — East Berry, between Clinton and Barr. 1 % sq. e. of
c. h. Upon the Majestic stage appear the best of dramatic and musi-
cal attractions. Its stage is one of the largest in the central states.
Seating capacity, 1,300.

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Masonic Temple Theatre — Clinton and W. Wayne. 1 sq. e. and 1 sq. s.

of c. h. Devoted to high-class vaudeville. Seating capacity, 1,100.

Opened Nov. 6, 1884.
Empress Theatre — ^Clinton and W. Wayne. 1 sq. s. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.

Devoted to polite vaudeville. Seating capacity, 1,200.
Alrdome — East Berry, between Clinton and Barr. lYz sq e. of c. h.

Summer vaudeville and pictures.
Bohlsou Park Theatre — (See "Robison Park"). Vaudeville and pictures.

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lyric — Calhoun, between Wa.shington-bd and Jefferson. 2 Ms sq. s. of

c. h. Seats 800.
Jefferson — W. Jefferson between Calhoun and Harrison. 3 sq. s. and

1/2 sq. w. Seats 1,200.
Colonial — Calhoun and Washington-bd. 2 sq. s. of c. h.
Gaiety — Calhoun and Jefferson. 3 sq s. of c. h.

Star — Calhoun between Jefferson and ^ewis. 3>^ sq. s. of^. h.
Pearl — Calhoun and Lewis. 4 sq. s. of c. h.

Ideal — Calhoun, between Lewis and Douglas-av. iVz sq. s. of c. h.
Hippodrome — W. Main between Calhoun and Harrison, i^ sq. w. of c. h.
Crystal — W. Main between Calhoun and Harrison. V2 sq. w. of c. h.
Crem — Calhoun between Baker and Brackenridge. 6 14 sq. s. of c. h.
Royal — 1013 Wells-st. Huffman car.

Grand — Calhoun between Wayne and Washington-bd. 1 Vz sq. s. of c. h.
Palace — Weys and Fourth. Huffman car to Fourth.

Historical Note — Colerlck's hall is considered as Ft. Wayne's first real
theatre: built by B. F. Colerick, on W. Columbia between Clinton and
Barr. Opened Dec. 26, 1853; seated 900; used also as court room. Among
eminent actors who appeared there were Edwin Booth, Edwin Forrest,
Thomas Keene, John T. Raymond, the elder Clark, Junius Brutus Booth,
Henrietta Chanfrau, Maggie Mitchell, Kate Claxton, Kate Putnam and
Joseph Murphy. In 1878, it was purchased by Capt. J. B. White; he
remodeled it and changed the name to Grand Opera House; destroyed
by fire July 1, 1881. In 1869, Hamilton hall, occupying the site of the
present Riirode Dry Goods store on Calhoun-st was a popular play-
house, until destroyed by fire. The Olympic theatre, built In 1878 by
the executors of the Ewihg estate, stood on the site of the C. C. Schlat-
ter & Co. hardware store, Clinton and Columbia: seating capacity,
1,300; later called the Bijou, under management of Robt. L. Smith; de-
stroyed by fire May 17, 1881. The Academy of Music, E. Berry between
Clinton and Barr, had a seating capacity of 1,200; one-story brick struc-
ture built for skating rink; Francis Murphy, Sam Jones and Sam Small
held meetings there. Many gatherings of all kinds held there. James
Geary was Its last lessee; building destsoyed by fire Dec. 23, 1893.
Masonic Temple theatre built in 1884; Majestic built in 1904; Lyric
built in 1908; Empress opened March 9, 1913.

PLACES OF AMUSEMENT

(See Also Theatres.)

Under this heading are enumerated the several places of amusement
not Included under the heading of "Theatres."

Robison Park — Most celebrated amusement park in Indiana; owned by
Ft. W. & Nor. Ind. Trac. Co.; 7 mi. n. of Ft. Wayne. Take Robison
Park car at Transfer Corner. Double-track suburban line skirts bank
of St. Joseph river. Fare paid on any city line entitles passenger to
transfer to park line at Transfer Corner. However, additional
fare is collected after car leaves city limits. Special park tickets
are purchasable on all city lines; ask conductor. Park is situated on
St. Joseph river, contains 240 acres in forest and beautiful landscape
gardening. Features: Ivy-covered bell tower and reservoir for
park water supply; refreshment and dining pavilion, dancing
pavilion, gravel walks leading across rustic bridge to picnic grounds,
theatre, bandstands, bowling alleys, dining hall, shoot-the-chutes,
pony track, merry-go-round, circle swing, "blue streak," completely
equipped children's playground, etc. In another section is the ath-
, letic field, with half-mile track, amphitheatre, etc. Picnic grounds
provided with permanent tables, benches and conveniences. Through-
out the season, Robison park is the scene of many great assemblages.
Much attention is given to the children. Conducted on a high plane;
no liquor sold. Season, May to September. C. H. Williams, manager.

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Princess Rink — Ft. Wayne's largest convention hall. W. Main and Ful-
ton. W. Main car to Fulton. Or .Teffer.son car to Fulton. Or Rroad-
way car to Fulton. The Mecca of thousands of roller skater.s during
colder months; used for large convention.s, choral gatherings, boxing
matches, etc.

Baseball Park — -Convenient to downtown. 4 sq. n. of c. h. on Calhoun.
Splendidly equipped for comfort of vast crowds; field is one of the
best in the central states. League Park, as it is called, is also the
scene of many outdoor athletic and other exhibitions.

Centlivre Park — Large, wooded, private park; popular for various out-
door assemblages, band concerts, athletic exhibitions, etc. Centlivre
car at Transfer Corner to entrance.

Germania Park — Large, wooded private park on bank of St. Joseph
river about 6 mi. n. of city. Reached by drive and by Robison Park
car line. Suspension bridge connects trolley station with park. Robi-
son park car at Transfer Corner.

Circus Grounds — Former links of the Ft. Wayne Country Club, extend-
in.g along Walton-av ( Anthony-bd). Take Lewis or E. Main car to
teiminus. Smaller grounds — S. Calhoun and Esmond: Pontiac car to
Calhoun and Pontiac; walk 2 sq. s. or transfer to Calhoun car.

Dancing Academies

Hanker Dancing* Academy — W. Berry between Harrison and Maiden

Ijune; 1 Vi s(i. w. of c. h. on Berry.
Minuet Dancing" Academy — Washington-Bd-E, between Calhoun and

Clinton (Minuet Building); 2 sq. s. and % sq. e. of c. h.
Tanner Dancing* Academy — -Washington-Bd-W between Calhoun and

Flarrison; 2 sq. s. and Vz sq. w. of c. h.

HISTORIC PLACES

Tlie region of which Ft. Wayne is the center, is rich in history.
The flags of three nations — France, Great Britain and the United States
— have floated over it. It was the scene of strife during the Revolu-
tion and the War of 1812, and down tlirough the years that followed,
the pioneer battled with hardships more calamitous than the cruelty
of the Red Man. A brief liistory of I'^t. Wayne is given elsewhere.
This section deals with those spots whicli tlie present generation may
look upon as marking the scenes of events wliere sacrifices were made
in years of the past to make possible the present era of happiness and
prosperity.

Old Pt. "Wayne (Site of) — Marked by small triangular park. Clay and
Old Fort Place. (Old Fort Place is the name given to the most
easterly square of E. Main-st.) 4 sq. e. of c. h., on E. Main. This
park covers a portion of tlie area included in the rough stockade
erected by Gen. Anthony Wayne and completed Oct. 17, 1794.

Historical Note — President George Washington became so deeply
interested in the development of tlie west tliat Gen. Arthur St. Clair,
territorial governor of Ohio, was directed to seek a peaceful
treaty with the Indians who were massacreing the whites and re-
tarding the development of the territory now forming the states of
Ohio and Indiana and their ad.iacent states The disaster wliicli fol-
lowed tliis campaign, added to the previous defeat of LaBalme and
Gen. Harmar (See "Harmar's Ford"), led to the ai>pointment of Gen.
Anthony Wayne — "Mad Anthony" was his familiar title earned dur-
ing tlie Revolution — to carry on tlie cainpaign. Tlie Miami Indians
of the great western stronghold of Kelvionga (situated at the conflu-
ence of the St. Mary's, St. Jo.^eph and Maumee rivers, in the place
now occupied by tliat section of tlie city of Ft. Wayne known as
Lakeside), under the leadership of their valiant chieftain. Little
Turtle, awaited W^ayiie's coming, with every feeling of confidence.
Wayne's army started on the march from Ft. Washington (Cincin-
nati) July 28, 1794. Erecting a fort at Greenville (Ohio), attacking
the Indians in small numbers and destroying tlieir villages,
and erecting st fort at Defiance (Ohio), he souglit peace over-
tures with the Miamis. Capt. Wells, a white man who had
been captured by the Indians in Kentucky when 12 years of age,
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suit of the invasion of the whites, and besought Little Turtle to
enter into a treaty with Wayne. The chief was inclined to acquiesce,
but could not secure the co-operation of the leaders of the allied
tribes. The British, with their headquarters along the waterways,
influenced the Indians to keep up the struggle. Wells joined Wayne's
forces. Then followed tlie great and decisive struggle known as
the Battle of Fallen Timbers, Ohio, so named because of the nature
of the field which became the battleground. After the utter routing
of the Indians, Wayne proceded to lay waste the fields and property
of the enemy; he also destroyed the houses and stores of the British
Indian agent. Col. McKee, who was the chief stimulator of the strife.
On Sept. 14, 1794, the march upon Kekionga was begun, and the con-
fluence of the rivers was reached Sept. 17. The erection of the his-
toric stockade was commenced Sept. 24, after the position had been
strongly fortified. It was completed Oct. 17. In a patriotic cere-
mony of dedication and flag-raising, and the firing of 15 guns, Lieut. -
Col. John F. Hamtramck christened the stocl-cade Ft. Wayne. Gen.
Wayne, with the main body of the regulars, departed Oct. 28 for
Greenville, the scene of the memorable treaty with the Indians.
Lieut. -Col. Hamtramck was left in command; he remained until May
17, 1796. Col. Thomas Hunt succeeded him. Following the massacre
of Ft. Dearborn (Chicago) in 1812, in which Capt. "Wells and
others from Ft. Wayne lost their lives, the Indian Chief, Tecumseh,
planned the massacre of the garrisons at Ft. Wayne and Ft. Harrison
(near Terre Haute). Capt. Rhea was in command at Ft. Wayne. The
fort contained seventy men. The siege was long and discouraging, but
the arrival of Gen. William Henry Harrison, hero of Tippecanoe, put
an end to the trouble; he destroyed the villages of the Indians and
brought the final destruction of their hopes to stay the progress of
the white man. The following commanders were in charge of the
fort, following the resignation of Capt. R'hea, in 1812: Capt. Hugh
Moore, Joseph Jenkinson, Major Whistler and Major John H. Vose.
The latter remained in command until the abandonment of the fort
April 19, 1819. During Whistler's occupation, in 1814, the fort was
rebuilt. The last blockhouse of the fort remained standing until
1856.

Harmar's Pord (Site of) — A small section of the Maumee river ano
the adjacent banks. % of a mile east of the court house, marking the
site of tlie slaughter of the troops of Gen. Josiah Harmar, Octobei
20, 1790, by the Miamis under Chief Little Turtle. E. Main car to
corner of Harmer and Washington-Bd-E; walk north 3 sq. to river
bank; ford a few rods e. of Harmer-st.

Historical Note: Preceding the disaster to tlie troops of Harmar.
La Balme, a French officer who had come to America with Lafayette,
after plundering the Miami village of Kekionga (site of Lakeside),
was surprised with his troops in camp at Aboit creek, south of Ft.
Wayne, and the troops were massacred. On Oct. 15, 1790, Gen. Har-
mar's forces, sent forward by Gov. Arthur St. Clair, through the
sanction of Washington, arrived at tlie junction of the St. Mary's,
the St. Joseph and the Maumee. The Indians had fled from their
village, Kekionga. Col. Hardin's troops met disaster in an ambush
by Little Turtle near what is now called Heller's Corners. The pur-
suit of the Indians was taken up the next day. While the main body
of the army remained south of the Maumee river, under command of
Maj. Wyllys, a part of Hardin's troops under Maj. Hall, was directed
to move through what is now the heart of Ft. Wayne, cross the St.
Mary's and proceed eastward toward what is now Lakeside, and thus
be able to attack from the west while the main body attacked from
the south. An over-zealous member of Hall's detachment, however,
fired prematurely at a lone Indian and this brought the Miamis to a
realization of their peril. By this time, the regulars, under Wyllys,
were in the current of the Maumee. The Indians, with Little Turtle
at their head, shot them down by scores, and the river was filled with
the writhing forms of dying men and horses. The remnant, after a
loss of 183 killed and 31 wounded, retreated to Ft. W^ashington.
Among the killed were Major Wyllys and Lieut. Frothingham of the
regulars. Major Frontaine, Capts. Thorp, McMurtney and Scott
Lieuts. Clark and Rogers, and Ensigns Bridge^!, Sweet. Higgins and
Thielkeld of the militia. (For succeeding events, see "Old Ft.
Wayne, Site of.")

First Prencli Port (Site of) — Known as Post Miami; east bank of St.
Mary's river, between Nickel Plate bridges and Guldlin playgrounds.
Built 1680 to 1686. W. Main car to St. Mary's river, or near-by point:
wall^ north. (See "British and French Forts.")

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Apple Tree — Short distance from Maumee river bank, in present limits
of Lakeside. Within the memory of many older residents, a gnarled
old apple tree occupied site. During the siege of l''t. Wayne in 181 li
(See "Old Ft. Wayne, Site of"), a Miami sharpshooter climbed into
this tree daily and from this position terrorized the troops of the
fort. Finally, however, an equally good marksman in the fort
brought the venturesome brave to the earth.

British and French Forts — When Gen. Wayne was here in 1794, he
found traces of the first P^rench fort, Post Miami (which see), and
also traces of its successor, also named Post Miami, located on the
left bank of the St. Joseph river above the confluence of the St. MaryV
and St. Joseph. This second fort surrendered to the British, under
Ensign Holmes, in 1763. It was occupied by Commandant Raimond, in
1749-50. In 1749, Capt. Bienville de Celeron, a chevalier of the ordei
of St. Louis, was sent here by the Marquis de Gallissoniere, governoi
of Canada. He found the place in the possession of M. Raimond and a
French garrison. It was standing as late as 1765, when Maj. George
Croghan visited the place. Traces of it were found by Gen. Wayne
in 1794.

Seven Villag-es (Sites of) — In 1790, seven Indian villages occupied
sites along the rivers in the near Ft. Wayne as follows: (1) — Omee
Town (meaning the same as Miami or Maumee), on east bank of St.
Joseph river, opposite the mouth of St. Mary's river. (2) — Miami
village on north bank of St. Mary's river between St. Joseph river
and Spy Run-av. (3) — Delaware village, St. Mary's river near site
of present poor farm. (4) — Delaware village, St. Mary's river, y->
mile south of last named village. (5-6) — The Shawanos had two
villages, one called Chillicothe, north bank of Maumee river, and a
smaller settlement on the south bank, both about 1 mile east of pres-
ent city limits.

Spy Bun — A small creek which flows from the northwest, traversing
Vesey Park, Centlivre Park, and Lawton Park and empties into
the St. Mary's river a short distance west of Spy Run bridge. So
named because at its mouth, Capt. Wells, brother-in-law of Chief
Little Turtle, was established as chief of spies to assist the garrison
in defending itself against the Miamis (See "Old Fort Wayne, Site
of"). The government granted to Wells a vast area comprising the
present district of Spy Run and a large part of Bloomingdale. He
lost his life in the massacre of Ft. Dearborn (Chicago).

Grave of John Chapman ("Jolinnie Appleseed") — -The surviving mem-
bers of the Archer family are authority for the statement that the
body of John (Chapman ("Johnnie Appleseed"), one of the most unique
figures in pioneer history, lies buried in the little private graveyard
known as the Archer cemetery. This little burial spot is located on
the high ground overlooking the feeder canal and the Robison park
car line, about three rods west of stop 3. It is visible from the Rob-
ison park cars, and visitors should take cars to Stop 3. The name
of "Johnnie Appleseed" is known to thousands of school children
throughout America. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, the eminent New
York divine, built his novel, "The Quest of John Chapman," around
the life of this remarkable man, and the story is a familiar one. He
is known as "The Patron Saint of American Orchards." In 1801, John
Chapman, then 26 years of age, appeared with a canoe laden with
appleseeds procured from the cider mills of western Pennsylvania
where he lived, and planted an orchard in what is now Licking
county, Ohio. This was the beginning of a life devoted to the placing
of orchards throughout the wilderness of the territory of Ohio and a
section of northeastern Indiana. During the war of 1812, he proved of
great help to the settlers; the Indians believed him to be a great
medicine man and did not molest him. He was a devout man and
spread the Gospel throughout the region which he visited. He dressed
in skins. He died in Ft. Wayne, in 1847, aged 72.

Council Houses (Sites of) — The first Council House, a contemporary of
the first stockade of Ft. Wayne, was located on a site directly south of
the Hedekin House, Barr between Columbia and Main. The second
Council House occupied a site where now stands the residence, No.
325 E. Main. In these council houses were held many of the treaty
and council sessions between the whites and the Indians. The older
house was rebuilt in 1817, and torn down in 1856.

Wabash and Erie Canal, Site of Boute — The present right-of-way of
the N. Y. C. & St. L. (Nickel Plate), now traverses the route of the
Wabash and Erie canal through Ft. Wayne. Few traces of the great.

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epoch-making waterway remain, except in outlying districts. The
feeder canal, which conveyed water from the St. Joseph river near
tlie present Ilobison parte, is still in existence and for many year.s
provided water power for important enterprises. In 1832, the time
of tlie beginning of the construction of the canal. Ft. Wayne had a
population of 1,000. Among the principal promoters were Samuel
fianna and David Burr.. The chief engineering superintendent was
Jesse L. Williams. Others prominent in tlie work were Henry Rudi-
sill, Charles W. Ewing, David H. Colerick, Hugh McCulloch, Jordan
Vigus, Samuel Lewis and Capt. Murray. Gen. Dewis Cass spoke in
Ft. Wayne at the ceremony attending the opening of the canal be-
tween Dafayette and Toledo, in 1843. An aqueduct conveyed the
canal across St. Marys river at site of pre.-5ent Nickel Plate bridges.
(See "Aquecjuct Club.") The commercial benefit uf the waterway is
incalculable. The rapid advancement of the city under its influence
brought the railroad wiiicli was to sound the deatii-linell of the canal.
Une of the larger basins of tlte canal was located on tlie site of the
present buildings at tiie junction of Harrison and West Columbia.
The summit level of the canal was 193 feet above Lake Erie; its
total length, 231 miles. The Nickel Plate road acquired the right-of-
way in 1881.

Rockhill House — A pioneer hotel structure now forming a part of
St. Josepii hospital, Broadway and W. Main; \V. Main or Jefferson
or Broadway car to Broadway and W. Main. One of the most famous
hotels of its time. In a tutile attempt to divert the settlement of
the city westward from its established center about the region of the
old fort, William Kockhill, in 1S38, erected the large two-story brick
building to be used as a liotel. .Mr. Rockhill was not only prominent
in the life of Ft. Wayne, but of the state as well, and this venture is
illustrative of his enterprise and daring. For nearly 14 years after
its walls were completed, in IbiO, the building lay unfinished on the
interior, and was then popularly known as "Rockhill's Folly." How-
ever, in 1854, it was opened as a hotel and conducted as such until
1867. It was tlien unused except for fairs, exhibitions, etc., until
11 years later when, in 1878, tlie buildings and grounds were pur-
chased by the St. Joseph Benevolent a.ssociation. The present great
institution has been the outgrowtli. The original building still stands,
though an added story has been placed thereon. The Rockhill house
was the scene of many brilliant social functions between 1854 and
1867.

Wayne Trace — A diagonal street, i-unning soutliwesterly from Anthony-
Bd (Walton-av), 1 sq, s. of Wabash tracks. Lewis car to terminus.
Chestnut and Warren; 1 sq. s. and 1 sq. w. ; here at the junction of
Wayne Trace and New Haven-av is the marker placed by the local
chapter of the D. A. R. (See "Monuments and Tablets.") Marks
the route of the armies of Gen. Harmer (1790), Gen. Wayne (1794)
and Gen. Harrison (1812).

Iiittle Turtle's Grave — Authorities disagree as to the exact spot of the
burial of the great Miami chief. Little Turtle (Me-che-can-noch-qua).
(For outline of his life see "Old Ft. Wayne, Site of" and "Harmar's
Ford, Site of.") However, in a rare book, owned by John C. Heller,
"Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812," by Benj. J. Lossing, his-
torian and artist, the writer tells of a visit to the grave in 1860, ac-
companied by John P. Hedges who was present at the interment.
Lossing's description places the site in Spy Run between Spy Run-av
and St. Josepli river, and between Prospect-av and Wagner, in an
orchard planted by Capt. Wells which has long since disappeared.

Camp Allen— Plat of ground bordering St. Mary's river south from
west end of Main street bridge. Was the assembling place for troops
during the civil war, including the 30th Indiana Infantry, which went
into camp there Aug. 20, 1861 (the first regiment formed in Ft.
Wayne); 44th Indiana Infantry, mustered into service Nov. 22, 1862;
74th Indiana Infantry mustered into service Aug. 21, 1862; 88th Indi-
ana Infantry, mustered into service Aug. 29, 1862; 100th Indiana
Infantry, mustered into service in August, 1862; 142d Indiana In-
fantry, mustered into service Nov. 3, 1864, and the 11th Indiana Bat-
tery, Light Artillery, mustered into service December 17, 1861. (See
"Camp Allen Park.")

Methodist Colleg-e, Site of — The Ft. Wayne Methodist College, for years
an important institution of learning, was situated on a site extending
across what is now W. Wayne street, just west of College street.
The building faced Wayne street and stood in such a location that
its north wing extended to the areas now occupied by the residences

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of B. Paul Mossman and A. H. Perfect; the south wins covered the
properties of E. T. Gllmartin, C. H. Gumpper and Chas. E. Read. The
campus occupied an extensive area both north and west. Established.
1847, as the Ft. Wayne Female College: consolidated, 1855, with Ft.
Wayne Collegiate Institute for Young Men, and re-named Ft. Wayne
Methodist College. Was under the patronage of M. E. cliurch of the
North Indiana conference. Because of financial difficulties, the institu-
tion, in June, 1889, was taken in charge by the National Association of
Local Preachers, and the name changed to Taylor University. The
college was removed to Upland and re-chartered in 1893. Presi-
dents, from 1847 to 1893: A. C. Huestis, G. H. Rounds, Rev. Cyrus
Nutt, Rev. S. T. Gillett, Rev. Samuel Brenton, Rev. Reuben D. Robin-
son, Rev. W. F. Yocum, Rev. N. H. Herrick and Dr. C. B. Stemen.

MONUMENTS AND TABLETS

Monument to Gen. Wayne — Fund for erection of monument to the mem-
ory of Gen. Anthony ^Vayne is accumulating as a result of a public
tax of 1/4 of one per cent per year on each $100 of city property.
Collection commenced in 1894, is now growing at the rate of about
$1,000 per year. Amount in hand, Jan. 1, 1913, $10,939.43.

Tablet to Theodore P. Thieme — Thieme Park and drive (See "Parks").
Commemorating his substantial expression of public spirit in beauti-
fying an unsightly spot at his own expense, and furnishing a prac-
tical example of river beautification, citizens of Ft. Wayne placed
here a bronze tablet to Theodore F. Thieme, prominent manufacturer,
in June, 1911. Designed by J. M. Korbel.

James Chute Monument — ^Lindenwood Cemetery (See "Cemeteries").
Erected in memory of Rev. James Chute, founder and pastor of First
Presbyterian church in Ft. Wayne; died Sept. 28, 1835.

Chief Richardville Monument — Catholic cemetery (See "Cemeteries").
Small, crumbling white marble shaft. Inscription; "Here rest the
remains of John B. Richardville, the Principal Chief of the Miami
Tribe of Indians. Born, Ft. Wayne, about 1760. Died in August,
1841." Shaft erected by daughters of Richardville — LaBlonde,
Catherine and Susan. Body originally rested in Cathedral Square.
Richardville (Pe-She-Wa, or "Wild Cat') was of noble lineage; son of
Joseph Drouet de Richardville, whose wife, Tah-Cum-Wah was a
sister of Chief Little Turtle. Born in what is now Lakeside, in hut
near historic apple tree. (See "Historic Places"). Through bravery,
became chief of Mlamis. At treaty of St. Mary's in 1818 was given
a reservation of nine sections of land lying southwest of Ft. Wayne,
where the last remnant of the tribe lived and died.

Monument to Little Turtle — National movement to erect a monument to
Chief Little Turtle, great Mifimi chief, is in charge of National So-
• ciety of American Indians, the American Quakers and various temp-
erance societies, the latter because of Little Turtle's assiduous labors
for temperance among the Miamis. He died of gout at the home of
his brother-in-law, Capt. Wells, in July, 1812. Exact location of
grave unknown. (See "Site of Old Ft. Wayne" under "Historic
Places").

Old Port Part Monument — (See "Old Ft. Wayne, Site of" under "His-
toric Places"). Its four tablets commemorate the achievements of
Gen. Wayne and the soldiers who participated in the War of 1812, the
Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Consists of a square stone
base, in the four sides of wliich are embedded white marble tablets.
A Spanish cannon, of the No. 3 Estrella Battery, Santiago de Cuba,
captured by U. S. forces, at the battle of El Caney and Santiago,
surmounts the base: it was presented to Encampment No. 51, Union
Veteran Legion by Navy and War Department, May 10, 1899. East
tablet bears this inscription: "Erected to the Memory of General
Anthony Wayne by the Citizens of Allen County, Indiana, A. D., 1900."
Included also is a reference to Gen. Wayne's greatest conquests,
Brandywine, and Fallen Timbers. Tablet to G. A. R. Department on
west side. South tablet devoted to Union Veteran Legion, North
tablet to Spanish-American soldiers.

Tablet to Samuel Hanua — Embedded in the wall of the corridor of the
city hall, near the west entrance, is a bronze tablet which reads.
"To the Memory of Samuel Hanna. Donor of this Building Site, the
City of Fort Wayne Dedicates this Tablet."

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Tablet to Andrew Carnegie — Within the entrance to the Public Li-
brary is a tablet bearing this acknowledgement: "For the Public
Library Building, the People of Ft. Wayne are Chiefly Indebted to the
Munificence of Andrew Carnegie Who Gave Seventy-flve Tliousand
l>ollars For Its Erection." The amount of the gift later raised to

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Wayne Trace Marker — A small boulder at junction of Wayne Trace and
New Haven-av. Lewis car to terminus, Chestnut and Warren; 1 sq.
s. and 1 sq. w. The boulder bears this inscription: "Wayne Trace,
Once the Indian Trail to Cincinnati; the Route of Gen. Harmer's Army
in 1790, of Gen. Wayne's in 1794, when leaving the Stockade Christ-
ened by Col. ttamtranck Ft. Wayne; and of Gen. Harrison in 1812."
Wayne Trace is a diagonal street running southwesterly from An-
thony-Bd (Walton-av) 1 sq. s. of Wabash tracks. (See "Old Ft.
Wayne, Site of" and "Harmer's Ford, Site of").

Perry Cannon — ^Altliough not technically a "monument," the cannon
captured by Commodore Perry in his memorable naval battle on Lake
Erie in 1812, is an interesting historic relic. It stands upright, em-
bedded in the earth in front of the Clark Fairbank residence, 409
E. Berry {i sq. e. of c. h.) where it has served for years as a hitch-
ing-post. After the Perry victory, this cannon, captured from the
British, was taken to Detroit. When the late F. P. Randall became
mayor, he secured the cannon and had it mounted in the court house
yard. It was used for firing salutes on Independence day, but after
tearing the leg from the body of one man and killing another, the
cannon was removed to tlie mayor's house, spiked and made to be
useful and ornamental as a hitching-post. It will be removed to
the relic room of the court house at a later time.

War Relics, Iiawton Park— Lawton park contains a number of war
rtlics of interest to thousands of visitors each year. A number of
these, including 32-pound navy guns in use in forts about the na-
tional capital, were secured through the efforts of the Union Veteran
Legion — Ft. Wayne Encampment No. 51. A display of projectiles is
included in tlie collection.

General Lawton Cannon — Mounted on a stone pedestal in Lawton park
is a small field cannon presented to the city of Ft. Wayne by Gen.
Henry W. Lawton while he was in the Philippines.

Soldiers' Monument — At tlie entrance to Lawton park is a splendid, im-
posing monument, upon the base of which is inscribed "A Tribute
from Patriotic Citizens to the Heroic Sons of Allen County, who Fell
in Defense of the Union, 1861-1865. Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Gettys-
burg." In bronze, surmounting a stone pedestal, is the figure of Co-
lumbia placing a laurel wreath upon the brow of the soldier. The
figures are life-size.

Tablet to Mrs. Vesey — Within the beautiful white marble entrance to
the Young Women's Christian Association building is a tablet which
reads: "This Entrance Erected in Memory of Mrs. Maggie S. Vesey
President June, 1906-April, 1910.' Mrs. Vesey had long been an ac-
tive worker in the Y. W. C. A., and the erection of the new building
was largely tlie result of her untiring efforts.

HOSPITALS

Throughout the central states. Ft. Wayne is noted for its splendid
hospitals and its resident physicians and surgeons. As a result, a vast
number of patients from surrounding territory and adjacent states come
here for treatment. These institutions are 6 in number, four maintained
largely by church societies, one supported by the city and county and
one maintained by the state.

Port Wayne Iiutheran Hospital — Fairfield-av and Wildwood-av South
Wayne car to Wildwood; 1 sq. e. This great institution is maintained
by the Ft. Wayne German Lutheran churches of the Missouri synod
Situated in edge of natural forest; fronts upon one of Ft Wayne's
most attractive residence streets. Building constructed of pressed
brick; four stories high; dimensions of property, 381x240 feet- build-
ing erected in 1906; contains 72 rooms; property valued at $125 000
Governed by executive board of 5 members, chosen by board of di-
rectors of 13 members, 4 of whom comprise the official roster of the
Ft. Wayne Lutheran Hospital Association. These 13 are chosen by
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resented In proportion to its membership. The hospital has a strong
medical staff which maintains an afRliated organization. A perma-
nent school for nurses is maintained. Mr.s. Louise W. Rolf, matron;
Mi.ss Anna Laumann, principal; Miss Anna lloltmann, assl.stant
principal.

Hope Hospital — Barr and Washington-Bd-East; 2 sq. e. and 2 sq. s. of
c. li. This splendid institution is undenominational, and relies upon
free-will offerings. A movement to provide larger quarters and an
endowment fund is in progres.s. The present hospital property is
valued at $65,000. Capacity of hospital, 65 beds. It is hoped to own
new property valued at $100,000, with an endowment fund of a like
amount, to meet the demands upon the institution. A permanent
school for nurses is maintained. A Children's Ward Association of
Hope Hospital maintains the ward and provides its furnishings. The
Woman's Hope Hospital Committee maintains an endowment fund for
a free bed and assists tlie hospital board. Tlie general care of the
institution is in the hands of the Hope Hospital Association, and a
competent superintendent is in direct charge. Miss Laura R. Logan,
superintendent.

St. Joseph Hospital — With the training school for nurses, the nurses'
home, St. .Joseph chapel and other departments, St. Joseph hospital
occupies the entire square bounded by W. Main. W. Berry, and Van
Buren streets and Broadway; 6 sq. w. of c. h. on W. Main or on W.
Berry. Established May 9, 1869. Original building, W. Main and
Broadway, was formerly the Rockhill House, one of Ft. Wayne's
early hotels (See "Rockhill House"). The hosoital is conducted by
the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ (Catholic), and the convent of
the order, its mother-house in America, is in connection with the
hospital. In 1892. additions were made to the south wing of he origi-
nalt hospital building, and in 1896 a fourth story was added. Other
areas have been purchased, their original buildings razed, and on the
sites have risen other magnificent structures until today St. Joseph's
is one of the famed hospitals of the central states. During 1912 and
1913, a magnificent structure, five floors and basement in height, was
erected at the southeast corner of the hospital square. This new
section alone contains 80 rooms for the care of the sick. It contains
also two large, modern operating rooms and wards for the needy
The new building is 50 by 150 feet in size and cost $150,000. The
institution is governed by the St. Joseph Hospital association.

St. Bochus' Hospital — W. Main and Leesburg road. W. Main car to
entrance. Maintained in connection with St. Joseph hospital for the
treatment of tuberculosis; in charge of Poor Handmaids of Jesus
Christ. Opened December 3, 1899. The chaplain of St. Joseph hos-
pital celebrates mass on Sundays and on holy-days.

Hospital of the Indiana School for Feeble-Minded Youth (See "Indiana

School for Feeble Minded Youth," under "Benevolent Institutions")
The state has appropriated $100,000 for the erection of the begin-
nings of a large, modern hospital building at the state school
grounds. While the hospital facilities have been good, the new
building and equipment will combine the latest ideas in building
construction and medical and surgical conveniences and equipment.

Isolation Hospital (Allen County) — Ft. W. & N. I. Traction Line (Bluff-
ton div.) to road extending north along the east border of the county
infirmary grounds; follow road to first crossroad; turn to left This
modern institution belongs to both city and county; boards of health

cost of maintenance borne by city; one-third by county.

BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS

(See also "Hospitals.")
Indiana School For Feeble Minded Youth — Entrance on State-st n p
part of the city. Driving Park car at Transfer Corner, to entrance
Entrance for vehicles. State and Parnell-av. Second larg-est of thp
state institutions. Fifty-four acres purchased 1887. Main building
completed in 1888. School department is a model toward which thi
eyes of other similar institutions are turned. In addition to the
regular studies, pupils are taught drawing, painting, music slovd
wood carvmg, modelmg, lace-making, embroidery, basket-weaving

108 THE GRISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

rug-making, leather-work, cabinet-making, carpentry, etc. Industrial
department makes the shoes, clothing, mattresses, etc., used in the
institution. Supports a boys' band and a girls' orchestra. Large
and imposing buildings occupy location in the midst of beautiful
wooded park of 565 acres. Valuation of property, $1,000,000. New
hospital building cost $100,000. Institution includes a large farm
several miles northeast of main grounds: farm under supervision of a
superintendent: much of the labor done by inmates. Demonstrations
in horticulture and other lines are here given by experts. Direct
management of institution is in the hands of a superintedent and
corps of assistants, teachers and attendants, who act under the sup-
ervision of a board of tliree trustees appoined by the governor. A
legislative "visiting committee" inspects the institution at regular
periods. Summary of 1912 report of superintendent: Real estate,
564.42 acres. Capacity, 1,264. On Sept. 30, 1912, there were enrolled
1,223 — 537 males and 686 females. Average number of officers and
employes. 181. Operating expenses (1 year). $170,127.62: new build-
ings and repairs, $19,496,32: total, $189,623.94. Value of produce
raised on farm (1 year), $19,057; cost of production, $14,292.75.
George S. Bliss, superintendent.

Allen County Orphan Home — Bluffton road, just outside southwestern
city limits. Broadway car to terminus; cross bridge and walk short
distance along Bluffton road. Or take Pt. W. & N. I. Trac. line, (local
car, Bluffton div.) to entrance. Situated in a beautiful grove, front-
ing Bluffton road and with the St. Mary's river at the rear, separ-
ating the grounds from Foster park. Brick building containing 35
rooms. 3 floors and basement, capable of caring for 75 children;
average number, 60. Established, in 1S95, largely through the efforts
of Hon. T. E. Ellison, who was president of the governing association
for several years. Allen county pays 35 cents per day per child;
extensive donations of money and clothing from public-spirited citi-
zens are required. Grounds cover about 3 acres. Mrs. Ida M. Over-
meyer has held the position of matron since the establishment of the
Institution.

New site: (See "Allen County Infirmary").

Allen County Infirmary (Poor Farm) — Just outside the s.-w. city limits.
Ft. "W. & N. I. Trac. Line (Bluffton div.) to entrance. Or Broadway
car to terminu; 4 squares distance s. w. Farm contains 207 acres.
Over 225 inmates can be cared for comfortably. Land purchased and
first buildings erected in 1865, at a cost of $15,676. Area has since
been enlarged and modern buildings erected. Cost of maintenance,
$14,000 annually, over and above the value of products of the farm.
Farm in charge of competent superintendent and assistants.

New Site: In July, 1913, the county commissioners considered the
purchase a new and larger site to accommodate the farm of the
infirmary, the county orphan home and the proposed sanitarium foi
the treatment of tuioerculosis The tract considered consists of 68S
acres (Geller farm, 294 acres: German farm, 164 acres, and Brown
farm, 240 acres), located about 7V2 miles north of court house on the
G. R. & I. railroad, and % mile from the Ft. Wayne and Northwestern
Traction line. The total cost of the site is about $62,000. II
cannot be occupied for several years. W. H. Johnston, superin-
tendent.

Associated Charities — Third floor. City Building. Clinton and W. Berry:
2 sq. e. of c. h. Central organization is the "clearing house" for the
other benevolent associations of the city, insuring systematic work,
and guarding against imposition by unscrupulous beggars. Sup-
ported by popular contribution: city provides free quarters for office
of secretary. Governed by an executive committee of 15, five of
whom are chosen each year. Membershin composed of those who
contribute to its support; records open to the public; maintains work
room where many are given opportunity for self-support. O. E. Mohler
secretary.

Port Wayne Humane Society — Headquarters at home of humane officer.
(Inquire Police Station.) Organized, 1887. Special officer, with po-
lice powers, devotes his attention to cases of reported cruelty to
children or animals, neglect or abuse of wives .-and families, and the
welfare of the weak and helpless. Makes monthly reports to society
and to the citv. Expense borne .iointly by the city and the humane
societv. which is a well-supported organization. L. C. Schlaudroff,
superintendent.

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Allen County Board of Charities and Correction — Composed of five
members appointed by judse of the circuit court, to serve for three
years. Has general oversight over county charitable institutions,
though its powers are limited. No regular sessions.

St. Vincent's Orphan Home — Wells-st, foot of Archer-av. Huffman car
to Wells and Huffman; 2 sq. n. Ideal home for Catholic orphan girls.
Conducted by Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Site, containing then
only 25 acres, purchased In 1885 when Rt. Rev. J. H. Luers was bishop
of Diocese of Ft. Wayne; area since increased to 45 acres. Imposing
main building, brick, four stories, 100x126 feet, erected during bishop-
ric of Rt. Rev. .Joseph Dwenger. Cost $49,289; other buildings added
later. Average of about 175 children cared for.

Allen County Board of Children's G-uardians — Hearings held In Circuit
court room, court liouse, on Monday mornings. Board acts under
provisions of state law loolting to the care and protection of neglected
and dependent children. Members serve without recompense. Com-
plaints Investigated by humane offlcer. Attorney for board argues
cases before .iudge of juvenile court. Many children sent to Allen
County Orphan Home. Board organized in 1898; members appointed
by judge of circuit court.

Visiting* Nurse Iieagfue — Headquarters for supplies and records in Ham-
ilton National bank block, Calhoun and Main. Volunteer organization
maintained through payment of 25 cents annual dues, by a large
number of Interested citizens. Experienced trained nurse, capable of
doing this class of work, constantly employed. Annual meeting held
in March.

Needlework Guild — -Headquarters, home of secretary. (Inquire Asso-
ciated Charities.) Membership secured through the making of at least
two garments, articles of bedding, linen, etc., each year. In No-
vember, these are gathered at assembly room of court house and
placed in hands of competent distributors for benefit of the needy.
Thousands distributed each year. Guild has 10 district superintend-
ents; under each of these are 10 section workers, each of whom ar-
ranges for at least two others to provide two articles, as stated, each
year.

Port Wayne Relief Union — Headquarters, 1118 Hanna. E. Main car to
Hanna: walk s. Oldest existing charitable organization in Ft. Wayne;
established, 1882. Works in harmony with Associated Charities and
others. Clothing, groceries, fuel, etc., provided for the needy.

Reformed Orphan Home (See "Ft. Wayne Orphan Home of the Re-
formed Church of the United States.")

Fort Wayne Orphan Home of the Reformed Church of the United States
—1% miles n. e., on Maysvllle road. This valuable philanthropic in-
stitution was established 1882, by the Reformed church. Original
area, 57 acres, increased to 157. Large, imposing, modern buildings;
beautiful landscape gardening. Children of Ohio Synod and the
Synod of the Interior, of the Reformed church, are given excellent
training and educational advantages.

Hebrew Benevolent Society — Organization of women which requires
the payment of $3 annually for charitable purposes.

Iiakeside Aid Society — Organization of Lakeside women which engages
extensively in philanthropic work. Meets at homes of members.

Willing" Workers — Organization of South Side women engaged in chari-
table work.

Cheerful Aid Society — Organization of women of the southwestern por-
tion of the city, which devotes its efforts to philanthropic work.

Caritas Club — An organization of young women engaged in co-oper-
ative charitable work.

Latitia Society — Benevolent organization composed of ladies of the vari-
ous German Lutheran congregations. Meets every two weeks to sew
for the Ft. Wayne Lutheran Hospital. Organized in January, 1888.

MUSEUMS

Priceless treasures in the form of relics of the early days of the his
tory of Ft. Wayne, together with many other valuable keepsakes, ar«5
to be found in the "Relic Room" of the court house. The museum of
the Audubon Society, located in the public library room, composed
largely of the mounted specimens of birds of this locality, is also an
interesting display.

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Belie Room — Court house; take elevator or stairway to third floor.
Room In charge of the Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. This worthy organization, com-
posed of descendants of Revolutionary soldier.s, has done much to
preserve and mark the sile.s of historic events and gather historic
mementos. The exhibit is free; compo.sed of countless items, from
among which the following have been selected.

Belies of Qen. Wayne's Campaig-n, 1794 — Camp bed used by Gen.
Wayne. Drum "which sounded for the victorious march of Gen.
Anthony Wayne from Fallen Timbers to Ft. Wayne, 1794"; it be-
longed to the 1st U. S. Infantry and was left in the fort at the time
of its evacuation. Part of the casket in which Gen. Waj'ne was
buried at Erie, Peon.; presented by Mrs. Thos. L. Sturgeon. Hatchet
carried in Gen. Wayne's campaign by Aaron G. Rogers; loaned by his
grandson. Dr. A. G. Rogers, Parker City, Ind.

Belies of Old Ft. Wayne — (See "Old Ft. Wayne, Site of," under
"Historic Places"). Watercolor painting of last blockhouse of the
old fort, torn down in 1856. Watercolor painting of battleground of
Fallen Timbers (Ohio), site of Gen. Wayne's victory before proceed-
ing to Ft. Wayne. Spinning wheel, dishes, copper kettle and other
property of Mrs. Suttenfield while living in the fort. Cane and chair
made of wood from the old fort.

Portraits — Among the portraits of local interest are those of Gen.
Wayne, Col. John Allen, for whom the county is nanieil; MaJ.
Joseph Jenkinson, who commanded the Fort in 1814; John G. Maier,
first presidential appointee as postmaster of Ft. Wayne; Judge Reu-
ben J. Dawson, first surveyor of Allen county; John W. Dawson, edi-
tor of the Ft. Wayne Times and Governor of Utah; Samuel Edsall,
Jesse Lynch Williams, Samuel Hanna and Jos. K. Bdgerton, promi-
nent in Ft. Wayne's early history.

Indian Belies — The Indian relics include a brass key to a safe
owned by Chief Richardville; the safe is now the property of A. R.
Hills; the contents of Indian graves (arrowheads, stone hammers,
axes, etc.), and the scalp of an Indian killed during the siege of the
old fort in 1812. A case containing a number of iron dishes, silver
crosses, utensils, sword, etc., displays this card: "The contents of
this case were found by Chas. and Albert Lochner, July 4, 1911, on
lot owned by Dr. G. W. Gillie, Lawton Place, Ft. Wayne. Owned by
J. M. Stouder."

Miscellaneous — The general exhibit is so large as to forbid the
enumreation of its items; however, the following are of special in-
terest: Book containing roster of civil war soldiers. Painting,
"Morning Attack on Ft. Wayne," by Frederick Dambert, from sketches
by F. Schanz, who secured his data from many early settlers. Rifle
found in St. Joseph river where some of Maj. Hall's troops were
killed, 1790. Flintlock musket found in St. Joseph river. Sewing
machine brought to Ft. Wayne in the early fifties. Plate from which
the first Ft. Wayne national bank notes were made. Documents con-
taining the signatures of Andrew Jackson and Franklin Pierce, presi-
dents of the U. S. One of the first upright pianos manufactured in
the U. S. ; by Lemuel Gilbert, Boston, about 1861. Birdseye views of
Ft. Wayne (city), one made in 1854. Old maps of the city. Famous
scrap book of Peter Kiser.
Audubon Society Collection — ^Second floor of Public Library. 1 sq. s.
and 2 sq. w. of c. h. Key to room containing mounted native birds,
nests, eggs, etc., may be procured at librarian's desk, main floor. Ex-
hibit composed largely of private collection of Cliarles A. Stockbridge
(See "Clubs and Societies").

CEMETERIES

Iiindenwood Cemetery — Extreme west side; W. Main car to terminus
on Portage-av. Area, 200 acres of wooded hills, velvety lawns and
pretty little lakes. Vine-covered stone lodge and chapel near en-
trance. Drives skirt edge of Glen lake and Sister lakes, containing
goldfish; swans and other waterfowl are to be found, their home
hidden within the shrubbery of the Island reached by a rustic bridge.
Among the finest monuments are those erected to the memory of I.
13. G. Nelson, George W. Ewing, and George W. Wood, and maus-
oleums erected by the families of John H. Bass and Arthur H. Per-
fect. Lindenwood crematoi'v, frequently used for incineration of the

SPECIAL DAYS FOR OLD
AND YOUNG

QThe Prettiest Pleasure Spot in Indiana.
Two Hundred and Forty Acres of Nat-
ural Woodland. ^Take Robison Park
Car at Transfer Corner. Route follows
Beautiful St. Joseph River for 7 Miles.
^Season Opens in May, Closes in Sept.

C. H. WILLIAMS, Manager

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dead, was erected in 1896; Roman design. Linden wood Cemetery asso-
ciation formed in 1859. First burials were of tlie bodies of those re-
moved from Broadway cemetery, now McCulloch park. Lindenwood
is undenominational. Number of graves, Jan. 1, 1913, was 14,154.
Henry J. Doswell, Supt.

Concordia Cemetery — Washington-bd-E, Maumee-av and Anthony-bd
(Walton-av). Nortli entrance — K. Main car. Soutli entrance — Lewis
car to Fletcher-av; wallt n. Oldest Ft. Wa.\ne cemtery now in use.
Burial place of German Lutheran congregations. Occupies tract im-
mediately east of Concordia college. Original purchase, in 1850, was
5 acres; increased to 17. Drives, lined with evergreens. One of the
revered spots is the grave of Rev. Jesse Hoover, organizer of the
first German Lutheran church in Ft. Wayne, in 1836; he died May 24,
1838.

Catholic Cemetery — 2 mi. from city limits on Maysville road, n. e. ; no
transportation line reaches it. Beautiful and picturesque grounds.
Movement on foot to construct a mausoleum; building to be of Bed-
ford stone; interior of wliite marble; cost $200,000; 800 Individual
crypts, 300 family compartments; location at left of entrance. Ceme-
tery contains 120 acres, although only 60 acres are yet in use; much
of it is natural forest. Near entrance are the superintendent's resi-
dence and greenhouses. Aiuong those interred here are the cele-
brated Chief Richardville (See "Monuments and Tablets") and James
Godfrey, a leader of the Miamis, as well as other members of the
once-powerful tribe.

St. Jolm's Evangrelical Iiutheran Cemetery — Just off the Bluffton road.
1 mi. s. w. of the city. Ft. W. & Nor. Ind. Trac. Line (Bluffton div.)
leaves passengers almost at entrance. St. John's congregation bought
40 acres in 1881, but only 10 are as yet in use. It is one of the newest
of the Ft. Wayne cemeteries, but an ideal burial place.

Achduth 'Veslialom Cemetery — W. Main car to terminus; follow drive-
way through Lindenwood cemetery, crossing bridge at separation of
Twin lakes. Formerly, the piece of ground immediately south of Mc-
Culloch park was used as a burial place by the Jewish people, but
in 1884 the present tract was purchased from the Lindenwood Ceme-
tery association. The area has been beautified and transformed into
an Ideal place of interment. Cemetery is under the general charge
of Lindenwood and the same general rules are observed.

Orthodox Jewish Cemetery — On Ft. W. & Springfield Interurban line, 3
mi. s. Newest of Ft. Wayne cemeteries; established, 1912. Orna-
mental arched entrance; grounds being beautified. Burial place of
B'nai Jacob's congregation.

NEWSPAPERS

Ft. Wayne is well-supplied with wide-awake newspapers which ful-
fill the obligation to give their patrons the news and to advertise Ft.
Wayne to the outside world. The list includes one morning daily, two
evening English dailies, one evening German daily, 3 weekly news-
papers, one weekly labor paper and several class periodicals of
a more limited circulation.

Pt. Wayne Daily News (News Publishing Co., Publishers) — Publication
office, E. Main, and Clinton; 1 sq. e. of c. h. Republican; issued every
evening except Sunday.
Pt. "Wayne Weekly News — ^( Weekly edition of Ft. Wayne Daily News;

issued Friday.)
Pt. "Wayne Journal-Gazette — (Journal-Gazette Co., Publishers) — Pub-
lication office, 711-713 Clinton, between W. Main and W. Berry; 1 sq. e.
and ^ sq. s. of c. h. Democratic; issued every morning.
Pt. Wayne Weekly Journal-Oazette — (Weekly edition of the daily Jour-
nal-Gazette; issued Thursday.)
Pt. Wayne Sentinel — (E. A. K. Hackett, Publisher) — Publication oflSce,
114 W. Wayne, between Calhoun and Harrison; 1 sq. s. and % sq. w.
of c. h. Democratic; issued every evening except Sunday.
Pt. Wayne "Weekly Sentinel — (Weekly edition of daily Sentinel; issued

Wednesday).
Iiabor Times-Herald — Publication office, 214 E. Main; 1^ sq. e. of c. h.
Labor; issued weekly on Friday.

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Ft. Wayne Preie Presse-Staats Zeitunpr — (Ft. Wayne Freie Presse Pub.
Co., Publishers) Publication office, Clinton, between "W. Columbia and
W. Main; 1 sq. e. and Vs sq. n. of c. h Independent; German; Issued
every evening except Sunday

Historical Note — The Sentinel, its first issued bearing the date. July
6, 1S33, is not only the oldest newspaper in Ft. Wayne, but, with one
exception, the oldest in Indiana; founded by Thomas Tigar and S. V. B.
Noel. In 1865 it was merged with the Times and called the Times-
Sentinel. In January, 1866. under new management, the name was
changed to the Democrat. In 1873, after a succession of ownerships,
the name of the Sentinel was restored. Thomas Tigar, in May, 1843.
established Der Deutsche Beobachter von Indiana; it had a brief ex-
istance. In 1856, a German paper called the Democrat, appeared for a
short time. The Staats-Zeitung dates from 1858. A number of other
short-lived publications appeared during the fifties and sixties. The
Ft. Wayne Times was established in 1841, by George W. Wood; its fir'^t
issue as a dailv, with .Tohn W. Daw^son as editor, appeared July 16,
1854. The Ft. "Wayne Gazette, established in 1863, and the Journal,
established in 1868, were consolidated as the Journal-Gazette in 1880.
The News was established in 1874. The Dispatch, edited by James
Mitchell, flourished for a considerable time. The Freie-Presse con-
solidated with the Staats-Zeitung at a recent period. The Abendpost,
after a publication period of a few years, consolidated with the Staats
Zeitung-Freie Presse. Tlie Dabor Times-Herald is published in the
interest of organized labor. The Times was established in 1892; Herald
in 1890.

GAS SERVICE

Indiana lig-hting- Co. — Ofl^ce, 1027 Calhoun, between Washington-bd
and .Tefferson. 2% sq. s. of c. h. Immense gas-making and storage
nlant occupies site on either side of E. Superior-st e. of Barr, bord-
ering Nickel Plate railroad; 2 sq. n. and 2 sq. e. of c. h. S. E. Mul-
holland, manager.

Historical Note — At a meeting in the circuit "court room in
1886, the Ft. Wayne Natural Gas and Fuel Co. was organized, with
R. J. Fisher as presidnet and C. B. Woodworth secretary. Inspired
by success of others in Ohio, the company sunk four wells within
the city limits of Ft. Wayne, hoping to strike a sufl^cient supply of
natural gas to meet the city's needs. After expending $12,000, the
project was abandoned. A new company, organized by J. C. Peltier,
E. Li. Craw and others, sank two more wells with like results. In the
spring of 1887, the Salamonie Mining and Gas Co., was organized to
pipe natural gas to Ft. Wayne from Blackford-oo.. 40 to 45 miles
south. R. C. Bell was elected president, and W. W. Worthington
secretary-treasurer. In the fall of 1888, after a long debate in
the council, a franchise was granted for piping the gas. The com-
pany was re-organized with a capital stock of $600,000, of which
about $350,000 was subscribed In Ft. Wayne, and $250,000 in New
York, Wm. A. Fleming was president and Henrv C. Paul treasurer
and general manager. Contracts for $400,000 for piping were let. G.
Max Hofmann, expert engineer, was engaged to install the great
work. The main pipe entered the city from the south; there were In
all 98 miles of pipe. The company controlled 10.000 acres of gas-
bearing land; the supply seemed inexhaustible. However, the con-
stant heavy drain finally caused an alarming lessening of the sup-
ply, and warnings to all patrons were made by the Ft. "Wayne Gas
Co., successors to the Salamonie organization, to begin to arrange for
a substitute. The company lost no time in beginning the construc-
tion of the modern artificial gas plant, and in 1909 the natural gas
supply was cut off. The Indiana Lighting Co. has succeeded to the
business.

FRED J. RUMP

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

2411 SOUTH WAYNE AVENUE
m 'PHONE 6509

Many of the finest buildings in Fort Wayne — those of the character which

stamp a city as progressive and wide awa^e — stand as

record of the ability of Mr. Fredf. Rump,

the contractor. Among these

may be noted:

The White Apartments, West Berry Street.

The Hoagland Apartments, West Berry Street.

The plant of the Fort Wayne Box Co., Calhoun and Superior

Streets.
The plant of the Rub-No-More Co., Glasgow Avenue.
The Pennsylvania Freight House, Clinton Street.
Building No. 1 7, Fort Wayne Electric Works.
Buildings of the Wayne Knitting Mills and the Packard

Company.
The Grand Leader Department Store, Wayne and Calhoun

Streets. (Completely remodelled in sixty days.)
Many of the city's finest residences.

In other cities important buildings appear as a monument to Mr.
Rump 's skill and reliability. Jlmong these are High school buildings
at Warsaw and Peru, Indiana.

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GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE 117

ELECTRIC LIGHTING SERVICE

For information concinniiiK Municipal I>iRhtins plant which provides
current for street illumination and a large portion of the private light-
ing, see "Electric Lighting Plant," under "Municipal Buildings." For-
merly, the entire citv service was provided by the Ft. W. & Wab.
Valley Traction Co. (now Ft. W. & Nor. Ind. Trac. Co.), but with the
installation of the municipal system the street illumination is furnished
entirely by the city and only a part of the building illumination is
furnished by the traction company.

Pt. "Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co. — (Lighting Department) —
OfHce, 1025 Calhoun-st, between Washington-Bd and Jefferson; 21/2
sq. s. of c. h. Power plant, which provides also the current for
operating all city street car lines and most of the interurban electric
lines, is located on Spy Run-av n. of Elizabeth. Immense structure,
thoroughly modern; erected in 1905 at a cost of $750,000. This com-
pany also provides electric power for a large number of local manu-
facturing and other concerns.

WEATHER BUREAU

Realizing the improtance of Ft. Wayne as a center from which to
radiate the weather forecasts and to record weather conditions, the
United States Weather Bureau, established a complete station here in
1911, in charge of W. S. Palmer.

Ft, "Wayne Station — Shoaff building. Berry and Calhoun; opposite c. h.
Office, 9th floor. The observation and recording equipment is located
on the roof of this, the loftiest business block of Ft. Wayne. Daily
reports are is.sued, and these are given wide publicity.

WEATHER MAP — -For use of many whose business and other
arrangements are influenced by weather conditions, the bureau has
installed in the reading room of the Commercial Club an immense
weather map of the United States. This is covered with a translucent
ground glass, and each day, by the use of stencils and drawn lines:
the complete forecasts and reports are recorded.
"Weather Record — From records kept at the local office of the U. S.
Weather Bureau since its establishment in May, 1911, and from
records which were kept by reliable observers co-operating with the
weather bureau previous to the establishment of the Ft. Wayne sta-
tion, the following facts have been compiled regarding the climatic
conditions of Ft. Wayne:

Temperature — Annual temperature averages 50 degrees. January
and February, with mean temperatures of 27 degrees, are the coldest
months, while July, with a mean temperature of 74 degrees, is the
warmest month. In common with most other sections of northern
Indiana and northern Ohio, the summer temperature rarely rises to
the 100 mark, and that temperature has been reached in Ft. "^^ayne
only three times in 15 years, the last time being July 4, 1911. during
a warm spell of several days' duration. It is seldom that a winter
passes without zero weather, but only five winters during the last 15
years have had temperatures lower than 10 degrees below zero; the
lowest was 19 below zero, on Feb. 9, 1899.

Rainfall — The section lies within the general storm track of the
Ohio valley and the lake storms, and receives precipitation from both
classes of these storms which pass at irreeular but frequent inter-
vals. Staple crops seldom suffer from continued dry weather. The
average annual precipitation is 36.81 inches, which is very equably
distributed throughout the year, although five summer months — May
to September, inclusive — receive larger monthly amounts than the
remainder of the vear. The a'^'erage precipitation for June, which is
the highest for the year, is 3.84 inches, while December, the lowest,
has an average of 2.37 inches. The absolute monthly amounts during
the last 15 years have varied from but 0.02 of an inch in March. 1910.
to as much "as 9.87 in September, 1902. The average number of rainy
days during the year — that is. the number of days on which 0.01 of
an inch or more of precipitation is recorded — is slightly more than
100.

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Sunshine — During- the year 1912, the first year that complete
weather records were kept at Ft. Wayne station, the percentage
of possible sunshine was 54 — that is, the sun was shining more than
one-lialf of the whole time that it was possible for it to shine here.

"Wind — The average wind velocity for the year 1912, was about 10
miles an hour; only four times during the entire year did the velocity
equal or exceed 40 miles an hour, the highest being 44 miles per hour.
The prevailing winds for this section are from the southwest for
the greater portion of the year. During 1912, thunder occurred on
47 days, dense fog on only four days, and light hail on but two days.

MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS

Company D, Third Infantry, Indiana National Guard — Meets every
Friday evening. Flick building. 'W. Berrv. between Harrison and
Webster, 1 % sq. w. of c. h. on Berrv. Occupies 2d and 3d floors. In-
cluded in the state roster of the National Guard of 1877 were Ft.
Wayne Light Guards, organized Dec. 8, 1875, and the Ft. "Wavne
Cadets, organized Mar. 13, 1876. When the call for troops for the
Spanish-American war was made in 1898, the quota allotted to In-
diana was four regiments and two batteries of light artillery, taking
all of the Guard into service. The Third regiment, of which Co.
B. and Co. G of Ft. Wayne were a part, was the first to be mustered
into the service. Co. D is the out.growth of several organizations.
The Ft. Wayne Veterans, organized Oct. 9, 1883, served three years
as Co. I., of the First regiment and was mustered out at the expira-
tion of its first term. The Ft. Wavne Rifles, organized Sept. 5. 1885,
was assigned as Co. B, of the Second regiment: it served to the
close of the Spanish-American war, although on Feb. 3, 1891, it was
transferred to the Third regiment. The German Military comnanv,
organized April 8, 1888, and assigned to the Third regiment as Co. L,
was disbanded shortly afterward. An infantry company, organized
May 23, 1894, served as Co. G, Third regiment, throuerhout the Span-
ish-American war. This organization, which is the direct progenitor
of the present organization was re-organized and mustered into the
guard July 13, 1900. The company consisted of 56 members and was
assigned to the Third regiment as Co. D. Maximum strength. 150 of-
ficers and men; peace minimum strength, 58. Capt. Clyde Driesbach
promoted to major, 1913; command passed to Lieut. George L. Sharp;
1st Lieutenant, James Bird. Co. D served at Indianapolis during the
street railway employes' strike in November, 1913, in response to the
call of Gov. Ralston.

Battery B, Artillery Battalion, Indiana Kational Guard — Armory, the
former curling rink. State-st and St. Joseph river. Driving Park
car to entrance; or Centlivre or Spy Run car to bridge; walk across
to armory. In the fall of 1886, by the aid of Col. Zollinger, the bat-
tery was formed by a number of young men who met at the ofRce
of the county auditor. Organization effected Oct. 26, 1886, as the
Zollinger Gatling Gun Squad; first captain, Harrv Worden. Squad
disbanded a little later, and Julv 1, 1888, a re-organization under
the name of the Zollinger Battery was formed, with H. C. Eastwood
captain and Charles Cherry first lieutenant. Among the active
periods of service during the earlier period of its history was the
work of assisting in bringing order out of conditions attending the
great American Railwav Union strike in Chicago and vicinity in
1894 under Capt. W. F. Ranke. In the spring of 1898, 100 additional
men were enlisted for Spanish war service, and the battery was
ordered to Indianapolis April 26, and mustered in on May 12, as the
28th Light Battery, Indiana Volunteers, with four officers and 121
men. On May 15, the battery left Camp Mount, Indianapolis, for
Camp Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Georgia, where it arrived on Mav
17 Gen. Geo H. Williston had command of the artillery. Dailv
mounted drills were held, the battery reaching such a degree of per-
fection that at the grand review held by Maior General J. C. Breck-
enridge it received the honor of being the best artillerv organization
in either the regular or the volunteer service. On Sept. 3 it left Camp
Thomas for Camp Mount, where it arrived Sept. 4, and on Sept. 14,
it was furloughed for 30 days. On Oct. 31, the batterv was mustered
out of the United States service. In .lune, 1898, the battery was in-
creased to a membership of 176. It has been a strong organization
ever since. Capt. Harry Clark, resigned 1913 and Leonard F. Wood
placed in command, with Otto Britzenhofe, first lieutenant. Re-

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spending to the call of Gov. Ralston, the battery served during the
strike of the street railway employes at Indianapolis in November.
1913.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Port Wayue Branch — The I'"t. Wayne Branch of tlie Boy Scouts of
America was organized in September, 1910, by Edwin T. Jackson, ap-
pointed scout master by the national organization. On Jan. 1, 1911,
the local branch joined the national organization. Scoutmaster's
council: E. T. Jackson, scout commissioner; James R. Bird, scout-
master of Troop 1; John E. Miller, scoutmaster of Troop 2; Wm. D.
Kyle, scoutmaster of Troop 3. First officers of Ft. Wayne Council
No. 1: Henry Beadell, chairman; T. E. Ellison, vice-chairman; C. L.
Biederwolf, secretary-treasurer; F. L. Taft, chairman finance com-
mittee; O. N. Guldlin, chairman inspection and instruction commit-
tee. Headquarters, Lincoln Life Building. Troop 1 meets at Jef-
ferson school Monday evenings; Troop 2, at Hanna school Thursday
evenings, and at Bloomingdale school Wednesday evenings; Troop
3 at Lakeside school Wednesday evenings.

BOY SCOUT BAND — The band, under the leadership of W. D.
Kyle, meets Tuesday and Friday evenings at headquarters.

ALLEN COUNTY IN THREE WARS

Allen County in the Mexican War — Allen county sent two companies
to the Mexican war, one under command of Capt. David W. Lewis
and the other under command of Capt. McLean. They formed a part
of the First Indiana regiment, enlisted for one year. The soldiers
departed June 16, 1846, over the Wabash & Erie canal, for Cincinnati.
In Oct., 1847, another call resulted in the recruiting of the Fifth In-
fantry.

Allen County in the Civil War — Allen county sent 4,103 men to the civil
war. Of this number, 4S9 lost their lives. Co. E, enlisted in Ft.
Wayne, and composed of 76 men under Capt. Wm. P. Segur, was a
part of the 9th Indiana volunteer.s, the first Indiana regiment to
leave in response to President Lincoln's call for troops for three
months' service. Henry W. Lawton, who gained wide fame in the
later years, and wlao lost his life in the Philippine campaign, was a
sergeant in Co. E. Afterward two companies of the 12th and three
companies of the 30th Indiana were recruited in this county, and
many citizens enlisted in the other regiments recruited throughout
the state. The 11th battery alone contained 222 men from Allen
county. The county paid to soldiers who went into the fields of
battle $353,800 as bounties, and paid to their families $48,000 to
assist in maintaining them; interest on bonds paid by the county,
$26,500; total, $248,300, in addition to large contributions to the
sanitary fund. (See "Camp Allen").

Allen County in the Spanish-American War — Co. G and Co B, Third
regiment, I. N. G., were mustered into the United States service for
the Spanish-American war at the outbreak of hosilities. From In-
dianapolis, both companies were transferred to Chickamauga park,
then to Port Tampa City, Florida, and later to Fernandino, Florida,
remaining at the latter point until the cessation of hostilities. Battery
B, of this city, with its equipment, w^as transferred to Chickamauga
Park but as its services were not needed, the battery was returned
to Fort Wayne at the close of the war. (See "Military Organiza-
tions").

SECRET AND FRATERNAL ORDERS

MASONIC BI.VI: IiODGES — FBEE AND ACCEFTI!!} MASONS.

All meet in Masonic Temple, 3d floor, E. Wayne and Clinton, 1 sq
s. and 1 sti. e. of c. h. (See "Masonic Temple").

Wayne Iiodg'e, No. 25, P. & A. M. — Meets Thursday evening: stated
meeting 1st Thursday of each month. Charter granted Aug 18
1823.

Summit City Lodg-e, No. 170, P. & A. M. — Meets every Friday even-
ing: stated meeting 1st P^riday of each month. Charter granted
May 30, 1855.

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Sol D. Bayless Iiodg-e, No. 359, P. & A. M. — Meets every Monday

evening; stated meeting Ist Monday in each month. Charter granted

May 29, 1S67.
Home Iiodg-e, No. 342, T. & A. M. — Meets every Tuesday evening;

stated meeting, 1st Tuesday in each month. Charter gra,nted May

24, 1870.

MASONIC — YORK" RITE — All meet in Masonic Temple, 3d floor, E.

W'ayne and Clinton. 1 s(|. e. and 1 sq. s. of c. h.

rt. Wayne Chapter, No. 19, Royal Arch Masons — Meets 1st Wednes-
day of each month. Charter granted I\Iay 24. 1851.

Ft. Wayne Council, No. 4, Royal and Select Masters — Meets Isf
Wednesday of each month. Chai'tor granted Dec. 20, 1856.

rt. Wayne Commandery, No. 4, Knlg-hts Templar — Meets 3d Thurs-
day of each month. Charter granted Sept. 19, 1853.

MASONIC — ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE N. M. J. AH

meet in Scottish Rite Cathedral. Washington-P>d-K. and Clinton, 1
sq. e. and 2 sq. s. of c. h. (See "Scottish Rite Cathedral").

Pt. Wayne IiOdgre of Perfection — 14th Degree — Meets 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of each menth. Organized Sept. 19, 1888.

Darius Council, Princes of Jerusalem — 16th Degree — Meets 2d and
4th Tuesdays of each month. Organized Sept. 18, 1890.

Emanuel Chapter, Rose Croix- — ISth Degree — IMeets 1st and 3d Friday
of each month » Organized Sept. 20, 1906.

Pt. Wayne Consistory, S. P. R. S. — 32d Degree — Meets 2d and 4th Fri-
days of each month. Organized Sept. 22, 1909.

MASONIC— A. A. O. NOBLES OP THE MYSTIC SHRINE —

Mizpah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. — Meets, temporarily, Saengerbund
building, W. Main and Maiden Lane, 2 sq. w. of c. h.; last Monday
of each month. Organized May 17, 1909.
Mizpah Patrol (Arabic Military Department of Mizpah Temple, A. A.
O. X. M. S.) — Meets for drill each Monday evening. Saengerbund
building, W. Main and Maiden Lane, 2 sq. w. of c. h. Organized
Oct. 24. 1910. Annual meeting in December.

EASTERN STAR, ORDER OP THE —

Shiloh Chapter, No. 141, O. E. S. — Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays in
Blue Lodge room. Masonic Temple, Clinton and E. Wayne, 1 sq. e.
and 1 sq. s. of c. h. Instituted May 31. 1894.

INDEPENDENT ORDER OP ODD PELLOWS —

Pt. Wayne IiOdg-e No. 14, I. O. O. P. — Meets every Monday night, I.

0. O. F. Building, Wayne and Calhoun, 1 sq. s. of c. h. Organized
Oct. 14, 1843.

Harmony IiOdg-e No. 19, I. O. O. P. — Meets every Thursday night,
Harmonv Hall, W. Berrv, between Calhoun and Harrison; Yz sq W.
of c. h. Organized Jan. 21, 1845.

Concordia lodge. No. 228 (German), I. O. O. P, — Meets every Wed-
nesday night, Harmony Hall, W. Berry, between Calhoun and Har-
rison, % sq. w. of c. h. Organized May 21, 1862.

Our Home IiOdgfe, No. 881, I. O. O. P. — Meets every Friday night, Har-
mony Hall, W. Berry, between Calhoun and Harrison, i/^ sq. w. of
c. h. Organized Jan. 5, 1912.

DAUGHTERS OP REBEKAH. (Aux. to I. O. O. P.)

Concordia Lodge No. 41 (German), D. of R. — Meets 2d and 4th Mon-
days, Harmony Hall, W. Berry, between Calhoun and Harrison, Vz
sq. w. of c. h. Organized Jan. 5, 1870.

Deborah Lodge, No. 110, D. of R. — Meets 2d and 4th Tuesdays, Har-
mony Hall, W. Berry, between Calhoun and Harrison; V2 sQ- w. of
c. h. Organized Mar. 4, 1874.

Queen Esther Lodge, No. 324, D. of R. — Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays,

1. O. O. F. Building. Wayne and Calhoun; 1 sq. s. of c. h. Organized
Feb. 20, 1890.

PATRIARCHS MILITANT, I. O. O. P. —

Canton Pt. Wayne, No. 17, Patriarchs fililitant, I. O. O. P. — Meets 1st
and 3d "Wednesdays, I. O. O. F. Building, Wayne and Calhoun, 1
sq. s. of c. h. Organized Dec. 31, 1885.

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I. O. O. P. ENCAMPlVrENTS —

Summit City Encampment, No. 16, I. O. O. P. — Meets 1st and 3d Mon-
days, Harmony Hall. W. Berry, between Calhoun and Harrison; »^
sq. w. of c. h. Organized .July 10, 1849.

Ft. Wayne Encampment, No. 152, I. O. O. P. — Meets 1st and 3d. Wed-
iiesday.s, I. O. O. I'". Buikliiij;, Wayne and Calhoun; 1 sq. s. of c. h.
Organized May 19, 1880.

KNIGHTS or PYTHIAS: (See "Knight of Pythias Temple").

Plioenix Lodge, No. 101, K. of P.— Meets every Monday evening at
K. of P. Temple. Wasliington-Bd-W., between Calhoun and Harri-
son; li s. .sq. and % sq. \v. of c. h.; organized Jan. 26, 1883.

Ft. Wayne Lodg'e, No. 116, K. of P. — Meets every Thursday evening
at K. of P. Temple, Washington-Bd- W'., between' Calhoun and Har-
rison; 'J. s(i. s. and i^ sq. w. of c. h.; organized Sept. 31, 1884.

Summit City Company, No. 12, Uniformed Rank, K. of P. — Meets
every Friday at K. of P. Temple, Washington-Bd-W., between Cal-
houn and Harrison; 2 sq. s. and y, sq. w. of c. h.; organized Sept.
17, 1883.

PYTHIAN SISTERS —

Pythian Sisters Temple No. 31 — Meets every Saturday evening at K.
of P. Temple, ^Vashington-Bd-W between Calhoun and Harrison; 2

sq. s. and V2 RQ- w. of c. h.

EIiKS, BENEVOIiENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OP —

Pt. Wayne lodge, B. P. O. E., No. 155 — Meets every Thursday even-
ing at Elks' Temple, W. Berrv and Maiden Lane, 2 sq. w. of c. h.
(See "Elks' Temple"). Organized Feb. 12, 1890.

SPHINX, ANCIENT ORDER OP —

Supreme Lodge, A. O. of S. — 4th floor Lincoln Life Building, E. Berry,
between Clinton and Barr; 1 i/^ sq. e. of c. h. Monthly sessions of
supreme lodge are held, also annual sessions in May of each year.
Organized May 28, 1912.

Home Lodge, No. 1, A. O. of S. — -Meets Friday evenings in I. O. O. F.
hall, Calhoun and Wayne, 1 sq. s. of c. h. Organized Sept. 2, 1912.

KNICrHTS OP COLUMBUS —

Pt. Wayne Council No. 451, K. of C. — Meets every Monday evening,
3d floor Lau Block, Calhoun and Washington-Bd; 2 sq. s. of c. h.
Entrance on Washington-Bd. Organized in October, 1899.

MOOSE, LOYAL ORDER OP —

Pt. Wayne Lod'^e No. 200 — Meets every Tuesday evening, e.vcept dur-
ing June, July and August, when bi-weekly meetings are held;
Lau block. 4th floor; 2 sq s. of c. h. Organized Jan. 20, 1910.

WOMAN'S ROYAL MOOSE CIRCLE —

Ft. Wayne Lodge — Meets bi-weekly, Lau block, Calhoun and Wash-
ington-Bd; 2 s(i. s. of c. li.; entrance on Wasliington-Bd. Organized
July 3, 1912.

JUNIOR ORDER OP MOOSE —

Pt. Wayne Lodge No. 12, J. O. of M. — Meets every Friday evening,
Lau block, Calhoun and Washington-Bd; 2 sq. s. of c. h. ; entrance
on Washington-Bd. Organized Dec. 1, 1912. Minimum age limit,
16: members, on reaching 21 become members of Loyal Order of
Moose.

TRAIL OP THE PAPS —

Grand Mosque (Supreme Lodge) — Holds called meetings, in Lau
Block, Calhoun and Wa.shington-Bd. (Washington-Bd. entrance); 2
sq. s. of c. h. Incorporated ]<^eb. 7, 1913.

Camp No. 1, Trail of the Paps — Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays of each
month; Lau block, Calhoun and Washington-Bd (Washington-Bd
entrance); 2 sq. s. of c. h. Organized Feb. 9, 1913.

SONS OP VETERANS —

Capt. J. B. White Camp, No. 171, S. of V. — Meets 2d and 4 th Wednes-
days of each month in G. A. R. hall, Lincoln Life building; 1'/^ sq.
e. of c. h. Organized Dec. 11, 1901.

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DEGREE OF HONOR —

Summit City Xrodg-e, No. 2 — Meets every alternate Tuesday, Aldine
hall, E. Berry, between Clinton and Barr; 1 14 sq. e. of c. h.

Allen IiOdg-e No. 29— Meets every alternate Tuesday, Aldine hall, E.
Berry, between Clinton and Barr; 1 V^ sq. e. of c. h.

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS —

Court Kekiong-a, No. 1539, 1. O. F. — Meets 4th Friday of each month,
1124 Calhoun; 31/2 sq. s. of c. h. Organized May 1, 1894.

Companion Court, Wayne, No. 691 — (Ladies' Branch) — Meets 2d
Tuesdays in each month, 1 li; 1 Calhuun; 3 V^ sq. s. of c. h.

BENEVOI.ENT ORDER OF BUFFAI.OES —

Supreme Herd, B. O. of B. — Organized Nov. 21, 1911. First officers:
P. S. B.^Dr. Noah Zehr; S. P. — C. R. Bookwalter; S. V. P. — Fred
Eckart; S. Sec— Ray McAdams; S. T. — A. W. Stults; S. W. — F. J.
Schwan:?; S. I. — T. H. Butler; S. G. — A. M. Horstman; S. Sen.^E. S.
Baker. Membership, close of first year, 5,000. Supreme head-
quarters. Ft. Wayne. Official publication, "Bellow of the Buffalo,"
established 1913; capital $100,000.

Herd No. 1, B. O. of B. — Meets every Tuesday night, Harmony hall,
W. Berry, between Calhoun and Harrison, y^ sq. w. of c. h. Or-
ganized Jan. 2, 1912.

GRAND ARATT OF THE REFUBI.IC —

Sion S. Bass Post, No. 10 — G. A. R. — Meets 2d and 4th Fridays. Lin-
coln Life Building, E. Berry, between Clinton and Barr, IVi sq. e. of
c. h. Organized, 1881.

I,awton-Wayne Post, No. 271, G. A. R. — Meets on the evening of the
1st Friday of each month, and on the afternoon of the 2d Sat-
urday following the 1st Friday; meets also on the evening of the
3d Friday. Successor to Anthony Wayne post; organized Dec. 17,
1883, and is the consolidation of three posts, the Anthony Wayne,
the George Humphrey and the General Lawton posts. Consolidated
in October, 1905.

, UNION VETERAN I.EGION —

Ft. Wayne Encampment, No. 51 — Meets 1st Sunday afternoon of each
month at the Arcade, W. Berry, between Calhoun and Harrison, %
sq. w. of c. h. Organized Dec. 19, 1889. To be eligible applicants
must have enlisted in civil war prior to July 1, 1863, and must
have served 2 years unless disabled by wounds or illness.

WOMAN'S REIiIEF CORPS —

Sion S. Bass Corps, No. 7, W. R. C. — -Meets 2d and 4th Friday even-
ings, above Star theatre, Calhoun, between Jefferson and Lewis; 3
sq. s. of c. h.

I.ADIES OF THE G. A. R. —

S. W. Stirk Circle, Ii. of G. A. R.— Meets 2d and 4th Fridays, Vorder-
mark Hall, 624 Calhoun; lA sq. n. of c. h.

FORESTERS, UNITED ORDER OF —

Court Wayne, No. 167, U. O. of P. — Meets 2d and 4th Mondays of
each month, Odeon hall, W. Main and Maiden Lane; 1^^ sq. w. of
c. h.; organized Aug., 1909.

NATIONAI. UNION —

Keklong-a Council, No. 93, N.^ U. — Meets every 2d and 4th Wednesday

of each month, in I. O. O. F. building, Calhoun and Wayne, 1 sq. s.

of c. h. Organized in 1883.
Ft. Wayne Council No. 837, N. U. — Meets every 1st and 3d Saturday

at No. 628 Calhoun, near Main, almost opposite c. h. Organized

Feb. 8, 1899.

RED MEN, IMPROVED ORDER OF —

MecIiecannoclicLua Tribe No. 106, I. O. R. M. — Meets every Wednesday
evening at :il9 E. Berry; 1 14 sq. e. of c. h. Instituted June 10, 1890.

Mechecannochciua Association of Haymakers (For chief degree Red
Men only) — Meets 4th Saturday of each month, Odeon hall, W.
Main and Maiden Lane; 2 sq. w. of c. h. Organized, 1899.

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MERCANTILE ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION

Strictly a mutual organization, accepting Commercial Travelers, Busi-
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hazardous. This Association is not an organization for personal profit,
but for the benefit of its members. That is why we can give insurance
for which most companies charge $25 a year, for only $10 a year (the
average of our assessments for the past 1 4 years). Our policyholders
are assessed ONLY for enough to pay losses and carry on the business.
We have no high-salaried officers, and no extravagant expenses. Our
stockholders are our policyholders. We have had only SIX death
losses in 2 1 years. This should show that we accept only the
SAFEST of risks. We pay for total disability $25 per week, up to
fifty-two (52) weeks, if the member is disabled that long. We also
have a short term of partial disability (not exceeding five weeks in dur-
ation and not over $10 per week). Our death benefit, from accident,
would be worth close to $5000 now. Ours is the safest accident
insurance, for the least money, with the most prompt settlement in
addition. Our members do not have to wait 90, 60, 30 or even 10
days, for their indemnity. As soon as a claim is allowed by our Board
of Directors, our check is in the mail to cover same on the same day.

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TKAVEIiEBS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION —

Post A., T. P. A., Indiana Division — Meets last Saturday of each
month, Room J 2, Arcado building, W. Berry, between Calhoun and
Harrison; Vi SQ- w. of c. li.
AMERICAN INSURANCE UNION —

Ft. Wayne Lodg-e No. 19 — IMofts overy Friday evening K. of P. Temple
Washington-bd-W, between Calhoun and Harrison; 2 sq. s. and 1/2
sq. w. of c. h.; organized a-i Pathflnedrs' lodge No. 19, in 1898;
merged with American Insurance Union, Sept. 12, 1908.

DEGREE OP POCAHONTAS —

Minnewa Council, No. 69, D. of P. — Meets 1st and 3d Fridays of every
month at Aldine Hall E. Berry between Clinton and Barr; IVz sq. e.
of c. h. Organized Aug. 8, 1895.

KNIGHTS OP THE MACCABEES —

Wayne Tent, No. 54, K. O. T. M. — ^Meets every Tuesday evening In K.
of P. Hall, Wasliington-Bd-W, between Calhoun and Harrison; 2
sq. s. and V2 sq. w. of c. h. Organized Mar. 18, 1893.

I.ADIES OP THE MACCABEES —

Hive No. 6, 1. O. T. M. — Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays, Lincoln Life

Building, E. Berry between Clinton and Barr, 1% sq. e. of c. h.
Hive No. 27, Ii. O. T. M. — Meets 2d and 4th Tuesdays, I. O. O. F. hall,

Wayne and Calhoun, 1 sq. s. of c. h.

BROTHERHOOD OP AMERICAN VEOMEN —

Paul Homestead, No. 856 — Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays, Odeon Hall,

W. Main and iSIaiden Lane; 2 sq. w. of c. h. Organized, 1903.
Pt. Wayne Homestead, No. 376 — Meets every Thursday evening, I. O.

O. F. Hall, Wavne and Calhoun; 1 sq. s. of c. h. Organized May 6,

1901.
Homestead, No. 1405 — Meets 1st and 3d Fridays, G. A. R. Hall,

Lincoln Life Building, E. Berry between Clinton and Barr; 3%

sq. e. of c. h.

MODERN WOODMEN OP AMERICA —

Pt. Wayne Camp, No. 4761 — M. W. A. — Meets every Monday evening,
Aldine block, 217 B. Berry; 1% sq. e. of c. h. Organized July 27,
1897.

Edwards Camp, No. 3127, M. W. A. — Meets every Tuesday evening,
Odeon hall. W. Main and Maiden Lane; 2 sq. w. of c. h.

ROYAI. NEIGHBORS —

Port Camp, No. 758, R. N. — Meets every Friday evening, Odeon hall,
W. Main and Maiden Lane, 2 sq. w. of c. h. Organized, Sept. 27,

1897.

COURT OP HONOR —

Columbia District Court, No. 242 — Meets every Wednesday evening,
1124 Calhoun; 31/2 sq. s. of c. h.

KNIGHTS OP THE MODERN MACCABEES —

Pioneer Tent, No. 1115, K. O. T. M. M. — Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays,
App's hall, Calhoun between Wayne and Washington-Bd, li/^ sq. s.
of c. h.

IiADIES OP THE MODERN MACCABEES —

Ada Price Hive No. 926, L. O. T. M. M. — Meets 2d and 4th Tuesdays,
App's hall, Calhoun between Wayne and Washington-Bd, IMs sQ-
s. of c. h.

ROYAI. ARCANUM —

Howard Council, No. 246, R. A. — Meets 1st and 3d Thursdays, Har-
mony Hall, W. Berry between Calhoun and Harrison, IVi sq. w.
of c. h. Organized 1879.

SERPENT, MIIiITARY ORDER OP THE —

Cabio Xiair, No. 3 — Meets on call of Goo-Goo Grandississimo, at place
designated in call. Organized Mar. 11, 1911. Those eligible to
membership must be members in good standing of a Spanish War
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PROTECTIVE HOME CIRCIiE —

Ft. Wayne Circle, No. 279 — Meets every Thursday evening at the

lioiiics (if iiH'inliers. ( )rKanized Feb. 8, 1908.

Old Fort Circle, No. 432 — ^Fcets every Wednesday evening, Dehm's

Hall, JclTfr.sim and ("alliDun. .'1 sq. s. of c. h.

UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS —

Zolling-er Camp, No. 36 — JMeets 2d Tuesday evening of each month,

]0L'6 (^allii)iiii. between Washington and .Jefferson, 2V^ sq. s. of c. h.

Organized .lune 2, 1909.
Henry W. Lawton Camp No. 35 — Meets last Monday night of each

niontli. I.,iiicoln I.,ifo building (G. A. R. hall), E. Berry between

(^linton and Bai'i'. l\i, .'^q. e. of c. h.

ROYAI. I.EAGUE —

Old Fort Council, No. 192, R. !■. — Meets every 2d and 4th Wednesday,

Harmony Hall, W. Berry between Calhoun and Harrison, Vz sq. w.

of c. h. Organized 1S97.
Iiady Wayne Council, No. 315 — Meets 1st and 3d Thursdays, Harmony

Hall. A\'. Berry between Calhoun and Harrison, 14 sq. w. of c. h.

(Organized October, 1912.

MODERN AMERICAN FRATERNAI. ORDER —

Ft. Wayne Iiodg'e — INIeets evpr\- Wednesday night, Odeon Hall, W.
Main and Maiden Lane, 2 sq. w. of c. h.

ORDER OF BEN HUR —

Ben Hur Court No. 15 — Meets every Wednesday at K. of P. Temple,

Washington-Bd-W. between Calhoun and Harrison; 2 sq. s. and V2
sq. w. of c. h. Organized Dec. 6, 1894.
Ft. Wayne Court, No. 96 — Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays, Aldine Hall,
E. Berry l^etween Clinton and Barr, 1% sq. e. of c. h.

KNIGHTS AND X.ADIES OF SECURITY—

Court No. 1427 — Meets every Wednesday, 1124 Calhoun, between .Jef-
ferson and Lewis, r! V2 sq. s. of c. h.

FRATERNAI. ORDER OF EAGI.ES —

Ft. Wayne Eyrie No. 248, F. O. E. — Meets every Wednesday, Eagles'
Hall, Harrison and Berrv, 1 sci. w. of c. h. Organized in Septem-
ber, 1902.

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS —

Division No. 1, A. O. H. of Allen County — Meets 2d and 4th Sundays,
LilH-arv Hall. Calhoun and Lewis. 4 sq. s. of c. h. Organized' May
11, ISSS.

I.ADIES' AUXII.IARV TO A. O. H. —

Division No. 1, Ii. A. to A. O. H. — Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at Li-

brarv Hall, Callioun and Lewis, 4 sq. s. of c. h. Organized May

20, 1899.
Division No. 2, I.. A. to A. O. H. — Meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays at St.

Partick's Lyceum, Harrison and "V^'^. Butler. (See "St. Patrick's

Ijyceum.") Organized May 20, 1899.

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF B'NAI B'RITH —

Emek Beraclia I.odg-e, No. 61, I. O. B. B. — Meets 1st and 3d Sundays,
I. O. O. F. Hall, Calhoun and Wayne, 1 sq. s. of c. h. Organized
April 25, 1865.

KNIGHTS AND I.ADIES OF HONOR —

Lawton IiOdg-e, No. 2170, K. & L. of H. — Meets every Tuesday evening
at Vordermark Hall, Calhoun between Columbia and Main, % sq.
n. of c. h.
Ft. Wayne I.odg-e, No. 2926, K. 8b I., of H. — Meets every Tuesday
night. Flicli's Hall, "W. Berry, between Harrison and Webster, 1^
sq. w. of c. h.
WOODMEN OF THE WORI>D —

Ft. Wayne Lodg-e, No. 129, W. O. W. — Meets 1st and 3d Fridays.
Dehm's Hall, Calhoun and Jefferson, 3 sq. s. of c h. Organized
Feb. 28. 1908.
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I^ADIES' CXBCI.E OF THE W. O. W. —

Grove No. 40 — Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays at Vordermark Hall,
Calhoun between Columbia and Main, lA .'-(i. n. of c. h.

UNITED COMMEBCIAi; TBAVEI.EBS —

rt. Wayne IiOdg-e — Meets 2d and 4th Saturdays, I. O. O. F. Hall,
Calhoun and Wayne, 1 sq. s. of c. h. Organized, Nov. 8, 1902.

ORSEB OF COI.UMBIAN KNIGHTS —

Ft. Wayne Iiodg-e, No. 21, Order of Coliunblan Knigrlits — Meets at

I. O. O. F. Ilall, Wayne and Calhoun, 1 sq. s. of c. h. Organized
September, 1912.

Historical Note — Freemasonry gained a foothold in Ft. Wayne before
the organization of Allen county. On March 22, 1823, a dispensation
wa.s granted to form a Masonic lodge "in the town of Fort Wayne,
Randolph county, Indiana;" a charter was granted Oct. 10, 1823, and
the lodge was organized Nov. 17, 1823. This was the beginning of secret
societies here; the lodge was named Wayne Lodge No. 25.

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows organized Fort Wayne Lodge
No. 14 on October 27, 1843.

Howard Council, Royal Arcanum, No. 246, dates from Feb. 5, 1879.

The Independent Order of Foresters, Court Kekionga, No. 2, was
organized March 17, 1874.

Other lodges of the orders named were formed at dates subsequent to
those given in each instance, and all lodges of other orders were or-
ganized .since 1874.

RAILWAY FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

BBOTHERHOOB OF IiOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS —

Wayne Division No. 12, B, of !■. E. — Meets 1st and 3d Sundays, B. of
L. E. Hall, 1018 Calhoun, 21/2 sq. s. of c. h. Organized, Dec. 12, 1864.

Nickel Flate Division, No. 537, B. of !■. E. — ^Meets 2d and 4th Sun-
days, W. Main and Cherry; take W. Main car to Cherry. Organized
Jan. 1, 1911.

AUXIX.IARY TO B. OF !•. E. —

Friendship Division, No. 18, Grand International Auxiliary to B. of
L. E. — Meets alternate Wednesdays at 2 p. m., at B. of L. E. Hall,
1018 Calhoun, 21/2 sq. s. of c. h. Organized Mar. 21, 1888.

Nickel Flate Division, No. 513, Grand International Auxiliary to B. of
L. E. — Meets alternate Tuesdays, W. Main and Cherry; take W.
Main car to Cherry. Organized Jan. 11, 1912.

BROTHERHOOD OF I.OCOMOTIVE FIREMEN AND ENGINEERS —

A. G. Porter IiOdg°e, No. 141, B. of L. F. & E. — Meets every Thursday
evening. Unity Hall, German- American Trust Building, Calhoun
and Holman, 6 sq. s. of c. h. Organized Dec. 22, 1882.

Anthony Iiodg-e, No. 804, B. of Ii. F. & E. — Meets every Tuesday, W.
Main and Cherry; take W. Main car to Cherry.

AUXII.IART TO B. OF Ii. F. & E. —

Hyacinth Iiodg-e, No. 38, Ladies' Society to B. of L. F. & E. — Meets 2d
and 4th Thursdays, Unity Hall, German-American Trust Building,
Calhoun and Holman, 6 sq. s. of c. h. Organized Feb. 20, 1900.

Anthony Helpmeets, No. 224, Auxiliary to B. of L. F. & E3. — Meets
every Tuesday afternoon, W. Main and Cherry. Take W. Main car
to Cherry. Organized November, 1911.

AUXIIiIARY TO B. OF R. T. —

Loyal Lodg-e No. 185, Auxiliary to B. of R. T. — Meets 2d and 4th
Friday.s at 2 p. m., Unity Hall, German-American Trust Building,
Calhoun and Holman, 6 sq. s. of c. h. Organized, June, 1894.

Ft. Wayne IiOdgfe, No. 436, Auxiliary to B. of R. T. — Meets 2d and
4th Wednesdays at 2 p. m., 1124 Calhoun, 3^ sq. s. of c. h. Or-
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BROTHERHOOD OF RAIIiROAB TRAINMEN —

rt. Wayue Lodg-e, No. 136, B. of R. T. — .Meets 1st and 3d Fridays and

I'd and HI, Sunda\s, Unity Hall, Gernian-American Building, Cal-
liDun and lioliuan. G s(i. s. of c. li. ' )rKanized Aug- -4, 1885.

ORDBR OF RAILWAY CONDUCTORS —

Division No. 119, O. R. C. — Meets 2d and 4tli Sundays, Unity Hall,
Gernian-American Trust Co., Calhoun and Dolman, 6 sq. e. of c. h.

Orsanizi'd Ajiial 2S, 1884.

AUXILIARY TO O. R. C. —

Kekiong-a Division, No. 51, Auxiliary to O. R. C. — Meets 1st and 3d
Fridays, 2:30 p. m.. Unity Hall. German-American Trust Building,
Calhoun and Holman, G s(i. s. of c. li. Organized May 21, 1894.

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS

Following is a list of meeting place.-; gi\en in tlie detailed list of labor
organizations below:

Harmony Hall, 120 W. Berry, % sq. w. of c. h.

Times-Herald Oflice, 214 E. Main; 1 1/^ sq. e. of c. h.

Carpenters' Hall, 610 Calhoun, % sq. n of c. h.

Lincoln Life Building, E. Berry between Clinton and Barr, 1 Y, sq. e.
of c. h.

Strodel's Hall, 218 E. Main; li^ sq. e. of c. h.

Painters' Hall, 1022 Calhoun; 21/2 sq. s. of c. h.

Saenger Halle — Odeon Building, \V. Main and Maiden Lane. 2 sq.
w. of c. h.

Elite Hall, 131 E. Main, 1 1/2 sq. e. of c. h.

Vordermark Hall, 624 Calhoun, 1^ sq. n. of c. li.

App's Hall, 916 Calhoun, IVz sq. s. of c. h.

Odeon Hall, W. Main and Maiden Lane, 2 sq. w. of c. h.
Federation of Labor — Meets 2d and 4th Mondays, Harmony hall.
Allied Trades Council — Meets 3d Wednesday of every month at Times-
Herald office.
Bmldiug- Trades Council — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays, Carpenter's Hall.
Woman's Union Label League — Meets 2d and 4th Tuesdays, Carpen-
ters' Hall.

Bakers' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Tuesdays, Painters' Hall.
Bartenders' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Sunday, Carpenters' Hall.
Bookbinders' Union — Meets 2d Sundays, Lincoln I^ife Building.
Barbers' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays, Lincoln Life Building.
Brewery Workers' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Sundays, Strodel's Hall.
Beer Drivers' Union — Meets 1st Sundays, Strodel's Hall.
Blacksmith's Union — JNIeets 2d and 4th Fridays, Strodel's Hall.
Boilermakers' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Wednesdays, Harmony Hall.
Carpenters' Union — Meets every Thursday, Harmony Hall.
Car Worwers' Union (Wabash Shops).

Ciffarmakers' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays, Harmony Hall.
Clerks' Union, No. 10 — Meets 2d Tuesday of month, Harmony Hall.
Electrical Workers' Union, No. 305 — Meets 2d and 4th Wednesdays, Car-
penters' Hall.

Electrical Workers' Union No. 723 — Meets every Friday evening. Car-
penters' Hall.

Engineers' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Tuesdays, Painters' Hall/

Horseshoers' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Tuesdays, Saenger Halle.

International Hod Carriers', Building and Common Laborers' Union —

Meets at Painters' Hall, 1022 Calhoun. Organized 1913.
Iron and Steel Workers, No. 14 — Meets 1st and 3d Saturdays in Aldine

Hall.

Iron, Steel and Tin Workers' Union, No. 17 — Meets 2d and 4th Satur-
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Lathers' Union — Meets, every 2d and 4th Thursdays, Elite Hall.
Macliinists' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays, Harmony Hall.
Meat Cutters' Union — ^Mects 2d and 4th Thursdays, Vordermark Hall.
Molders' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays, Saenger Halle.
Musicians' Union — Meets 1st Sunday of each month, at 10 a. m., 3d floor

1006 Callioun; 2 sq. s. of c. h.
Painters' Union — ISIeets every Wednesday, Painters' Hall.
Patternmakers' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Thursdays, Vordermark Hall.
Piano "Workers' Union — Meets 1st and 4th Fridays, App's Hall.
Plasterers' Union — Meets every Tuesday, Elite Hall.
Plumbers' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays, Elite Hall.
Printing- Pressmen and Assistants' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Fridays,

Elite Hall.
Railway Car Men's Union — Meets at Carpenters' Hall.
Newsboys' Union — Meets on call of president.
Sheet Metal Workers' Union — Meets 2d and 4th Thursdays, Painters'

Mall.
Sheet Metal Workers' Union (Wabash Shops).

Stage Employes' Union — 1st and 3d Sundays, Vordermark Hall.
Stereotypers' and Electrotypers' Union — Meets 1st Sunday of month,

Strodel's Hall.
Tailors' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays, Saenger Halle.
Teleg-rapher's Union — Meets on call of president.

Textile Workers' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays In Odeon Hall.
Typographical Union — Meets 1st Sunday of month. Harmony Hall.

The following are not affiliated with the central bodies:
Bricklayers' Union — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays, Painters' Hall.
Car Workers' Union — Meets 4th Wednesday of month. Carpenters' Hall.
Railway Car Men's Union — Meets at Carpenters' Hall.
Stonecutters' Union — Meets 3d Wednesday of month. Saenger Halle.
Switchmen's Union — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays, Harmony Hall.

Historical Note — A dispute extending down through the years, makes
it difficult to determine which of two Fort Wayne labor organizations
is the older. The charter of the Typographical Union bears the date
of Aug. 29, 1864, while that of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers, No. 12, was dated Dec. 12, 1864. The latter organization, how-
ever, claims a prior charter existence. Originally, their union was
given a charter as the "Brotherhood of the Footboard," in 1863. The
name of the national and local organizations was changed in the fol-
lowing year to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The Cigar-
makers' Union, whose charter is dated Nov. 24, 1866, is third in the list.
The typos have without question the oldest organization affiliated with
Federation of Labor.

Gradually the union idea was developed in Fort Wayne, and the ac-
companying list indicates the flourishing condition of organized labor.
Fort Wayne has been remarkably free from labor disputes.

POLITICAL CLUBS

Jefferson Club — Strong political organization whose policies are founded
upon tlie principles of Thomas Jefferson. Takes prominent part in
democratic party campaigns, especially in presidential election years.

Tippecanoe Club — Organization to promote interests of the Republican
I^arty in local, state and national campaigns. Officers: President,
George Waldschmidt; secretary, John N. Pfeiffer; treasurer, Wm. H.
Myers. Meets on call of president.

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THE WOMAN'S LEAGUE OF FORT WAYNE

Affiliated with the Indiana Federation of Woman's Clubs, the
Woman's League of Ft. Wayne, co-operating with its affiliated
organizations and enterprises tending toward public good, is one of
the leading factors in the upbuilding of the dity along modern lines.
Through its Educational Department, the larger use of the public
school buildings as social centers has been accomplished; parent-
teacher clubs have been organized. Its Art Department promotes ex-
hibitions and encourages liie true art spirit. Its Social Hygiene De-
partment secures comiietent lecturers on vital subjects. Its Domestic
Science Department, working chiefly through the Home Culture Club,
accomplishes much for the practical benefit of housekeepers. Its Civics
Department has helped to abolish the public drinking cup; it conducts
an annual flower and garden exhibit of the products of seeds distributed
to children of the public and parochial schools, aqd supports many
important municipal enterprises. [ts Philanthropic Department op-
erates in harmony with the benevolent insitutions and societies; it led
the movement for the appointment of a police matron. Its Industrial
Department has done much to assist in the larger use of school build-
ings by the general public and in the closer acquaintanceship between
teachers and parents. Its Law Enforcement Department, while its
duties do not include the active endeavor to enforce the laws, seeks to
Ijoint the proper authorities toward evidence of law-infraction.

Affiliated Org°anizations — Affiliated with and supporting the work of
tlie M'oman's League are the following clubs and other organizations
formed for objects other than the merely social.

COLLEGE CLUB— Devoted to study work, including consideration of
local social and municipal conditions

TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB — Literary studies and systematic
pliilanthropic efforts.

GENERAL CULTURE CLUB — Literary pursuits and charitable work.

YOUNG WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION — (See "Y. W. C. A")

HOPE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION — (See "Hospitals").

WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION — Scope of its work
is wide and influential; mothers' meetings, Sunday school promotion,
publicity, railroad station work, prison work, physical culture, mis-
sions, medal contests, rescue work, temperance instruction, etc.

NEEDLEWORK GUILD — (See "Needlework Guild" under "Benevol-
ent Institutions").

MORNING MUSICAL — In addition to its aim to "gladden and in-
spire" through the medium of music, this important organization per-
forms much charitable work; it brings to Fort W^ayne some of the
world's greatest musical organizations and artists.

FORTNIGHTLY' CLUB — Through its consideration of modern vital
topics, this club, composed of both men and women, exerts an important
influence upon the advancement of public interests

WOMAN'S READING CLUB — Literary pursuits and charitable work.

SATURDAY CLUB — It "stands not only for self-culture, but has
helped many to grow in mental scope and usefulness," through the
application to local affairs the principles gained from a study of mod-
ern general conditions

THURSDAY' SHAKESPEARE CLUB — Literary and charitable work

DUODECIMO CLUB — Literary and charitable work

VISITING NURSE LEAGUE — (See "Benevolent Institutions").

HOME CULTURE CLUB — A suggestion of the scope of its work may
may be gained from a reading of the subjects of some of the papers
discussed during one year: "Paper Bag Cooking," "Sanitation and
Health," "Property Rights of Women," "Twentieth Century Education,"
"Thrift." It does much benevolent work.

HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY — (See "Benevolent Institutions).

THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB— Literary and study club.

NINETEENTH CENTURY' CLUB — Literary and study club.

MOTHERS' CLUB— (See "Clubs and Societies").

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GUIDE TO FOET WAYNE 139

LITERARY AND STUDY CLUBS

Information concerning- the literary and study clubs may be obtained

from lilirarian, Ft. Wayne Public Library.

Travel Club — Woman'.s club for study of travel and history. Meets with
members.

Nineteenth Century Club — Woman's Literary club. Meets with mem-
bers. Or,£ranized, 1892.

Twentieth Century Club — Woman's literary club. Meets with mem-
bers. Organized 1903; reorganized, 1907. (See "Woman's League").

Colleg-e Club — ^"V^^oman's literary club. Meets with members. (See
"Woman's League").

In July. 1913. the College Club established an affiliated organization
called the College Club Social and Educational Extension Department,
the object of which is to provide social features and to establish study
classes for young women employed in the Ft. Wayne factories, homes
and stores. Classes in cooking, sewing, etc. Membership dues, 50
cents per year; class instruction, 5 cents per lesson. Application
should be made to Miss Minette Baum, 1313 W. Wayne-st.

Nos Temps Club — Woman's literary and history club. Meets with
members. Organized, 1895.

Current Iiiterature Club — ^Woman's literary club. Meets with members.

Organized, ]§95.

Woman's Readine Club — Literary club. Meets with members (See
"Woman's League").

Duodecimo Club — Woman's literary club. Meets with member.?. (See
"Woman's League").

General Culture Club — Woman's study club. Meets with members. Or-
ganized 1903. (See "Woman's League").

Book Reviewers (The) — Woman's literary club. Meets with members.
Organized 1901.

lies Causeries du Mardi — Woman's literary club. Meets with members.

Thursday Shakespeare Club — Woman's literary club. Meets with mem-
bers. (See "Woman's League").

Portni.o-litlv Club — Membership comprises both men and women; literary
and study club. Meets with members. Organized 1892. (See "Wom-
an's League").

Saturday Club — ^Woman's literary club. Meets with members. (See
"Woman's I^eague").

The Shakespeare Club — Woman's literary club. Meets with members.
(See "Woman's League").

MUSICAL CLUBS

(See also "Bands and Orchestras").

Morning" Musical — -(See "Woman's League").

Apollo Club — Singing society composed of men who are intere<'ted in
the advancement of musical interests. Organized in Jan., 1907. Or-
iginal officers: President, E. F. Yarnelle; secretary-treasurer. J. L.
Scott; manager, F. E. Stouder; director, John B. Archer. Give- se^'-
eral stated events each year, at which time the club participates in
program which presents famous artists; on several occasions the
club has presented splendid operas from the pen of the director, Mr.
Archer. ' . "»

Concordia Singinar Society — Headquarters 207 W. Main; 2 sq. w. of c. h.
Meets every Tuesday evening. Organized 1899. with Conrad Bauss,
president, and Theodore Bru'eclt, secretary. Members of the Great
North Amerikan Saengerbund which meets every four years in a great
saengerfest (1910 saengerfest at Milwaukee; 1914 at Louisville).
About 5.000 singers participate in these national events. The local
society is one of the foremost.

Saxonia Sinsringr Society — Headquarters, new club rooms. West Main-st.
A prominent German musical organization.

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Pt. Wayne Choral Society — Organized, 1913, for the advancement of

musical inlcn'sts. A slrons singing society.
Iiutheran Choral Society — ivreml)ership consists of several hundred
singers. Tlic l)ass and tenor section is composed of (^oncordia college
students, sojirano and alto sections are composed of ladies of the
Iiutheran church choirs and Concordia students of the younger classes.
Prof. H. J. Feiertag, director.

ATHLETIC CLUBS

St. Joe Athletic Club — Club house, St. .Toseiih river and State-st,; Driv-
ing Park car to e. end of State-st. taridgo. Meets the 1st and 3d
Tuesdays of each month. Property valuation $10,000. Had its be-
ginning in 1S78 when St. Joe Rowing club was organized: Peter Hen-
kenius was the moving spirit. In 1893, a re-organization was made,
with Wm. and Fred Moeller and Fred Smenners as leaders. In 1898, the
next year after the destruction of the Rudisill mill dam and the conse-
quent lowering of the river, the club was reorganized as the St. Joe
Athletic club, under the efforts of Wm. Moeller and others. Attention
was then directed toward boxing and other sports. The original officers
were: President, Lawrence Haiber: vice president, Fred Moeller;
secretary, Fred Smenners; treasurer, Wm. Miller; sergeant-at-arms,
Amos Hugunard.

St. Mary's Athletic Club — (Connected with St. Mary's Catholic Church)
— Has quarters in St. IMarv's High School building, corner of East
Jefferson and I.,af;nette. Take East Main car to East Jefferson and
Lafayette. Tlie club has a splendidlj^ equipped gymnasium, audi-
torium and social I'ooms.

Turnverein Vorwaerts — Strong athletic club. (See "Prominent Build-
ings").

Ft. Wayne Curlings Club — Club house and curling rink, State-st., east
of St. Joseph river. Thriving park car to entrance.

Friars' Club — (See "Clubs and Societies").

Summit City Athletic Club — D. C. Eckart and George Biemer, promoters.
Club conducts boxing and wrestling matches at Princess Rink.

Pennsylvania Employes' Athletic Association — Composed of men em-
ployed in the sliops and offices of the Pennsylvania company. Holds
annual field meet, usuall>' in August.

Pt. Wayne Amateur Athletic Association — Composed of representa-
tives of various athletic clubs. Officers: President, C. E. Pask, Friars'
club; vice-president, Edward Eicks, City Walther League; secretary-
treasurer, Lawrence Tuttle, Turnverein Vorwaerts. Holds annual
field meets and other events.

Seneca Club — Cluli room^, Washington-Bd-W, between Calhoun and
Harrison.

INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL CLUBS

Electrotechnic Club — originating among the men connected with the
Fi. Wayne Electric works, this club has grown to be one of the
city's most \aUuible enterprises. Each year noted speakers are
brought to the city, and the general public enjoys the advantage of
first-hand knowledge of the latest developments in scientific and
other fields. Meets in club room, Ft. Wayne Electric Works.

G-eneral Electric Iiamp Club — Meets in club room, 1st floor General
Electric Co.'s plant. Hnlman and Clinton; 6 sq. s. and 1 sq, e. of c.
h. Social and technical club.

I. C. S. Praternity of the World — (Ft. Wayne Branch) — ^Meets at K. of
P. Hall. AA'ashingtnn-r.il-W between Calhoun and Harrison; 2 sq. s. and
V2 sq. w. of c. h. Stud>' club.

Jovian Order (Sons of Jove) — Local society affiliated with the na-
tional organization of men interested in the manufacture, sale and
operation of electrical iiroducts. Organized March 12, 1912, with A.
A. Serva statesman, and F. W. Edmunds, alternate statesman. Called

V meetings and annual sessions.

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Radio Clvib — Composed of both men and women; organized 1912, for
the study and practice of wireless telegraphy and telephony. First
officers: Pres., Nickola C. Pierce; 1st vice-pres., Loren Klingman-
2d vice-pres., Harold Marks; secretary, Wm. P. Klipple; treasurer!
Roy L,. Bentz. Librarian, Ferman Harding.

Sous of Jove — (See "Jovian Order").

Textile Industrial Club— Meets every alternate Friday at Wayne Knit-
ting Mills club house. Composed of members of office force and
heads of departments of the Wayne Knitting Mills. Object: The
advancement of knowledge of textile work in general and the great-
er efficiency of the productive forces of the concern with which the
members are identified.

TRADES ASSOCIATIONS

Ft. Wayne Automotoile Dealers' Association — ^Promotes interests of
members and gives influence toward advanced legislation. Holds an-
nual automobile shows.

Pt. Wayne Music Trades Association — Organized May 5, 1913, for the
purpose of advancing the interest of dealers in pianos and other
musical merchandise. First officers: President, M. J. Marttene; vlce-
presdent, George Jacobs; secretary, Harry Achenbach; treasurer,
Fred C. Spiegel. Affiliated with state association.

Retail Jewelers' Association — The Retail Jewelers' Association of Ft.
Wayne, organized Mar. 11, 1913, has for its object the closer acquaint-
anceship of the jewelers and the promotion of the best business inter-
ests. First officers: President, J. A. Calhoun; vice-president, F. J.
Voirol; secretary-treasurer, D. B. Stall.

Pt. Wayne Real Estate Board — Organization composed of real estate
men and firms for the advancement of real estate interests. Or-
ganized, 1913. First officers: President, L. F. Curdes; vice-president,
Isaac D'Isay; secretary, J. S. Peddicord; treasurer, Geo. L. Ashley.

Pt. Wayne Master Plumbers' Association^ — -Composed of employing
plumbers. Meets on call of executive officers. Affiliated with state
and national organizations.

Master Butcher's Association — Composed of employing butchers. H. F.
Reinwald, President.

Master Painters and Decorators — Ft. Wa>ne local meets every Monday
evening, 3d floor Bass block, Calhoun between Berry and Wayne, V2
sq. s. of c. h. Affilia.cv- witn International Association of Painters and
Decorators.

Master Horseslioers' Association, Iiocal No. 195 — Affiliated with national
association. F. J. Perrey, president.

RELIEF AND BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS

Bowser Employes' Relief Union — Composed of employes of S. F. Bowser
& Co. (See "Manuafcturing Industries." Meets 1st Wednesday in
each month at general offices of the company. Organized May 6, 1908.
Sick, accident and death benefits.

Employes' Benefit Ass'n of Pt. W. & N. I. Trac. Co. — Meets monthly at
general offices of the company on W. Main.

Pt. Wayne Mutual Benefit Association — Headquarters, Painters' Hall,
1022 Calhoun, 2i,^ sq. s. of c. h. Composed largely of employes of
the Packard Co. Organized Oct. 30, 1889.

Pt. Wayne Electric Works Mutual Benefit Ass'n — Strong protective and
social organization composed of employes of Ft. Wayne Electric
Works. Organized as Relief Union May 1, 1897; reorganized June
12, 1912.

General Electric Employes' Mutual Benefit Association — Meets at club
rooms, General Electric building, Holman and Clinton Social-pro-
tective organization. Organized in February, 1913.

Pennsylvania Voluntary Relief Association — Fraternal and protective
organization composed of employes of Pennsylvania company in Ft
Wayne: large membership.

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Wabash Shops Allied Crafts Relief Association — Social and protective

organization conii>osc(l of employes of tiie Wabash railroad shops. Or-

K'anized June L'l, 1911.
Wayne Knitting- Mills Relief Ass'n — Organized Aug. 1, 1906. iVEutual

benefit as.sociation, composed of employee of Wayne Knitting Mills.

(See "Manufacturing Industries.")

PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES

(See also "Seeret ami Fraternal Societies.")

Daughters of the American Revolution — Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter.
Organized under the constitution of the national society, Washing-
ton, D. C, April 21, 1901: charter granted Jan. 20, 1902. "The organi-
zation has done much to perpetuate the memory of the gh>ries of the
Revolution, and has taken the lead in tlie preservation of historic
spots about Ft. Wayne. (See "Relic Room.") Members are direct
descendants of ancestors who participated in the Revolution. Meet-
ings are held at the homes of the members, 1st Monday of every
month. -

Sons of the American Revolution — Anthony ^A^ayne Chapter, S. A. R.,
organized 1891. No permanent headquarters or regula'* sessions.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Allen County Bar Association — Permanent organization formed in 1890.
Its object is the closer acquaintanceship of its members and the ad-
vancement of the interests of the legal profession. Called meetings.

rt. Wayne Academy of Medicine — Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings
of each montli at office of entertaining member; composed of younger
members of medical profession. Organized 1900. First officers —
President, James Lomas; vice president, Charles Dancer; secretary.
Adolph Wermoth; treasurer, B. W. Rhamy. Object: Study of modern
medical progress.

rt. Wayne Medical Society — Meets every Tuesday evening, assembly
room (main floor) court house. Organized in 1875: first officers —
President, Dr. B. S. Woodworth; secretary Di-. Joseph Beck. Object:
The dissemination of medical knowledge.

Isaac Kuapp Dental Coterie — Local organization of dentists for the ad-
vancement of the profession. Organized Jan. 20, 1891. Named for
Isaac Knapp, an early Ft. Wayne dentist of note. First officers:
President, Dr. S. B. Hartman; secretary, Dr. M. A. Mason. Meets on
call of president.

Blackford Iiaw Club — Membersliip consists of the younger members oJ
the bar. For several years a former club of the same name flourished
but disbanded The club was reorganized in October, 191.3, with the
following officers: President, Otto E. Fuelber; vice president, Glen
A. Smiley; secretary, John W. Jones; treasurer, C. B. Aldrich. Club
holds mock trials and holds sessions of mutual benefit.

Northern Indiana life Underwriters' Association — In 1904, this associa-
tion was organized, composed of representatives of life insurance
companies who desired to raise the standard of the business to the
highest level, not only for the benefit of the policv-holder but for the
requirement of a high standard for the agent. The association Im-
mediately united with the National Association of Life Underwriters.
The first president of the Northern Indiana association was Clark
Fairbank. Upon the death of Mr. Fairbank, Chas. W. Orr succeeded
to the presidency, and he, in turn, was suceeded by Wm. P. Cooper,
when Mr. Orr was elected chairman of the exceptive" committee of the
National Association The Northern Indiana association has been
aggressive, an dinfluential in bringing about much of the reform legis-
lation governing life insurance in Indiana.

Life Insurance — A conservative estimate of the amount of life in-
surance carried by residents of Ft. Wayne places the figure at $30,-
000,000, while the payments for death claims, matured policies, divi-
dends to policy-holders and other payments amount to approximately
$500,000. More than 300 residents are engaged in giving careful
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GERMAN SOCIETIES

German Alliance of Pt. Wayne — Central organization composed ol
members of the following clubs and societies: Turnverein Vor-
waerts, Plattdeutscher Verein Kreis Stolzenau, Brewers' Union, "Waf-
fengenossen Society, Gruetli Verein, Sachsen Unterstuetzungs Verein.
Landwehr Verein, Concordia Society. Holds annual German Day
celebration, ar.d quarterly and annual meetings, the latter in July.
Officers, 191.^-14: President, Wm. Barth; 1st vice president, Henry
Branning; 2d vice president, Henry Schuster; 3d vice president, Robt.
Staak; treasurer, Gustave Schubert; recording- secretary, Karl Kaiser;
corresponding secretary, Louis Rippe; trustee, Herman Mackwitz.

Concordia Singing- Society — (See "Musical Clubs").

Turnverein Vorwaerts — (See "Athletic Clubs").

Saxonia Sing-ing- Society — (See "Mjisical Clubs").

(rruetli Verein —

Bruederliclier tTnterstuetzun?s Verein — Fraternal society. Organized
Mar. 22, 18SS. Embraces thousands of members of the German Luth-
eran congregations. Meets in Harmony hall. W. Berry street.

Geg-enseitlerer Unterstnetzung's Verein — Meets 3d Sunday evening each
month. Harmony hall, 120 W. Berry: % sq. w. of c. h. Fraternal
insurance societv with headquarters in Ft. Wayne. Organized 1905.
First officers: President, A. M. Schmidt; secretary, W. C. Baade.

German Beneficial TTnion — -Fraternal and protective society: monthlv
meetings in Saengerhalle, Odeon Building, W. Main and Maiden Lane,
2 sq. w. of c. h.

Iiandwehr Verein — Headquarters, Strodel's Hall, E. Main between Clin-
ton and Barr; 1% sq. e. of c. h. Organization of veterans of (Jerman
wars and men who have served in the German army. Social. Or-
ganized 1891. Meets every 4th Sunday afternoon.

Plattdeutscher Verein Kreis Stolzenau — Meets every 3d Saturday, Har-
mony Hall, W. Main between Calhoun and Harrison; i^ sq. w. of
c. h. Strong fraternal society. Organized 1888.

Sachsen Unterstnetzung's Verein — Fraternal society; meets monthly at
Saengerhalle, Odeon Building, W. Main and Maiden Lane; 2 sq. w.
of c. h.

Watfeng-enossen Society — Meets in Henkel's Hall, 205 W. Main, IM sq.
w. of c. h. Organization of veterans of German wars, and men who
have served in the German army. Social.

SPORTING CLUBS

(See also "Athletic Clubs.")

Pisli Club. Allen County — Organized 1910. Officers for 1913: President,
Henry Hilbrecht; vice president, A. I. Hattersley; secretary, Wm.
Ortlieb; treasurer, Henry Hunsche: trustees, Peter Henkenius, Jacob
Trautman and Charles Schilling. Object, to promote advanced legis-
lation governing fishing, and the betterment of the interests of real
sportsmen.

Pt. Wayne Automobile Club — Headquarters, Commercial Club of. Ft.
Wayne. Harrison between W. Berry and W. Wayne; 1 sq. w. and %
sq. s. of c. h. Meets on call of president. Organized, 1906. First
president, Wm. M. Griffin; first secretary, A. L. Randall.

Ft. Wavne Handball Club — Meets at Ewing Hall, W. Main and Harri-
son, 1 sq. w. of c. h. Organized, 1895. Officers: President, F. K.
Safford: vice president, J. C Heller: secretary-treasurer, Dr. G. Van
Sweringen. Meets on call of president.

Pt. Wayne Motorcycle Club — -Meets 1st Friday of every month at club
rooms, 1204 Calhoun, 4 sq. s. of c. h. Organized Mar. 3, 1911; reor-
ganized April 26, 1912.

Pt. Wayne Gun Club — Holds frequent trap shooting contests and a
registered tournament annually at Germania Park. (See "Germania
Park"). Incorporated May 1, 1913. Officers — President, Dr. A. G.
Emrick; vice-president, Ben J. Ankenbruck; second vice-president,
J. R. Dennison; secretary, Frank Hamilton; manager, H. W. Scherer;
treasurer. P. M. Keller; field captain. Max W^itzigrueter; custodian,
B. F. Jolliff.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

Alumni Association of Methodist CoUeg-e — Comijosed of graduates of
Ft. Wayne Methodist College, which was, in 1893, re-chartered as
Taylor University and removed to Upland, Ind. (See "Methodist Col-
lege, Site of"). Holds annual meeting in Ft. Wayne in August.
Officers, 1913-14: President, Mrs. J. Metts Walmer, Bluffton, Ind.;
vice president, F. U. .Tones; secretary-treasurer, Miss Ella R. Willard.

Concordia Colleg'e Alumni Association — Organized June 7, 1907. Presi-
dent, C. J. Scheimann: vice president, Dr. H. A. Dueijiling; secretary,
O. H. Siemon; treasurer, Paul T. Hoiipe; editor "The Concord-
ian," Prof. L. A. Dorn; historian (Nekrolog), Prof. H. W. Kruse.

Indiana University Alumni Association — Organized Jan. 30, 1913. Pres-
ident, James B. Harper; 1st vice president, Mrs. Clyde Dreisbach; 2d
vice president, Dr. James M. Dinnen; 3d vice president, Chas. M.
Niezer; secretary-treasurer. Glen Smiley. Annua,! business and social
sessions.

Ohio State University Alumni Association — Organized Nov. 28. 1912.
President. A. A. Serva; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Geo. W. Gillie. An-
nual business and social sessions.

Purdue University Alumni Association — Organized April, 1907. Presi-
dent, A. Krueker; vice president, F. C. Kerlin; secretary-treasurer, E.
H. Berist. Annual business and social sessions.

University of Michiafan Alumni Association — Organized 1904. Presi-
dent, P. A. Randall; secretary-treasurer, K. G. Hoffman. Annual bus-
iness and social sessions.

Notre Bame Alumni Association — Ft. Wayne graduates of Notre Dame
TTniversity have a strong organization, formed in 1911. OfRcers:
President, Judge J. W^. Eggeman: vice president. Harry G. Hogan;
secretary, J. M. Haley; treasurer, Robert Fox. Holds annual business
sessions and banquets.

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

See also "Cluirches" and "Benevolent Institutions.")

City Sundav School Association — Composed of active workers m the
various Sunday scliools of Ft. Wayne.

Ft. Wayne Graded Union of Sunday School Workers — Organized, 1911
Sessions held in various churches.

rt. Wayne Ministerial Association — Twenty-two protestant churches arf>
represented in the Ft. Wayne Ministerial association. Meets on each
alternate Monday.

Gideons — Ft. Wavne Branch — Meets on call of president. Organization
of traveling salesmen for the advancement of practical Christianity.

International Bible Students' Association — Meets in G. A. R. hall, Lin-
coln Life Building, E. Beiry between Clinton and Barr.

Iiocal Union of Younof PeoiDle's Societies — Union of societies of young
people of several of the denominations of the protestant church.

Lutheran City League — The central organization of the societies of the
Walther League of the German Lutheran churches of Ft. Wayne.

Walther Leag-ue — National 'ocietv organized in 1892. Membership com-
prises the young people of the German Evangelical Lutheran churches
within the bounds of what is known as the "Synodical Conference.

St. John's Catholic District leag-ue (of Ft. Wayne) — Composed of ren-
resentatives of various leading Catholic societies, including St.
Carolus Borromaeus, of St. Mary's church; St. Alloysius Young Men s
Society, St. Martini Benevolent League, St. Stephen's Young Men s
Society, St. Paul's Men's School Society, St. Joseph's School Societv.
and St. Alloysius Young Men's Society of St. Andrew s church. Of-
ficer.s^President, A(la.m A. Reinhart; vice-president, John Suelzer;
secretary, J. Herman Bueter; treasurer, George M. Haffner. Meets
quarterly.

Pt. Wayne Deanerv — Membership composed of priests of C^atholic
churelies of Ft ">^'a\'ne and vicinitv. Semi-annual meetings held at
the residence of the bishop of the diocese, Rt. Rev. Herrnan J. Alerd-
Ing, for the discussion of church affairs. Rt. Rev. Mgr. John H.
Oecfttering is the moderator of the district.

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VETERAN ASSOCIATIONS

(See also "Grand Aiinx uf llic Itcpulilic," "riiiun Veteran Lesion,"
"United Spaiiisli \\ar \"elorans" and "German Societies.")

Eleventh. Indiana Battery Association — Composed of survivors of this
battery vvhicli part ioipaled in tlie civil war. Headquarters in Ft.
Wayne: holds annual campfires. Officers: President, ('apt. John Otto.
Auburn. Ind.: vice president, Lieut. Henry M. ^^'illiams. Ft. Wayne;
secretary. Samuel R. Kell<er, Ft. Wavne; treasurer, Willis Edmonds,
Ft. Wayne.

Forty-Fourth Indiana Regrimental Association — Composed of survivors
of this regiment wliicli participated in civil war. Headquarters in
Ft. Wayne; holds annual campfires. Officers, 1912-13: Pres.. Capt. W.
A. Kelsev, Ft. Wavne: vice president, .Jasper Edsall, Ft. Wayne: secre-
tary-treasurer, F. W. Willis, AVaterloo, Ind. Officers 1913-14: Pres., .Jos.
W. Ilersh, Avilla: vice president, .John W. Smith, Churubusco; secre-
tary-treasurer. Miss Josephine Willis, Waterloo.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

(Xnt <)therwipe Listed.)

Allen County Plowing" Association — Org-anization holds annual plowins
contests and exhibits of corn and potatoes. President, Val Goegleln:
secretary. Dr. Geo. W. Gilliet

Aqueduct Clul} — Composed of men who, when they were "kids," went
swimming in the old aqueduct which conveyed the AVabash & Erie
canal across the St. Mary's river at a point almost identical with that
occupied by the present Nickel Plate bridges. Applicants must be at
least 45 years of age and shall have lived in the west end of the city
at least 40 years. Holds annual banquets. Org-anized in November.
1912. Officers: President, Charles McCulloch; vice president, Wm.
P. Cooper: secretary, Thos. A. Coombs; treasurer, C. W. Orr. (See
"Wabash & Erie Canal").

Audubon Society (Allen County) — Meets at Public Library. 3d Friday
evening of eacli month, except in June, July, August and December.
Organized Sept. 9, 1905. A. A. Ringwalt was the leader in the move-
ment for its establishment. Ob.iect: To desseminate information
concerning tlie ^alue and protection of living birds. (See "Museums.")

Caledonian Society — Meets 1st and 3d Mondays at Caledonian hall. 624
Calhoun, % s(|. n. of c h. Organized in November. 185S. with James
Lillie as president. Ob.iect: To cultivate a taste for Scottish music,
history and poetry: to unite Scotchmen and descendants; to advance
the interests of Scottish people by all friendly means.

Catholic Benevolent Ijeagfue of Indiana — Supreme Council meets in an-
nual session in Ft. Wayne, on the 3d Tuesday in May. Organized in
March, 1900. Insurance and social organization. Several councils
are maintained in Ft. Wayne.

Catholic Knig-hts of America — Ft. "V\'ayne has four strong branches
connected with the following congregations: Cathedral, St. Mary's,
St. Peter's and Pi-ecious Blood. Fraternal and protective.

Civil Service Retirement Association — Ft. Wayne Branch — Meets at
government buildin.g. Composed of civil service employes. Object:
Social benefits and promotion of campaign to secure governmental
provision of pensions for members permanently disabled by sickness
or old age. Organized in November, 1912.

Drug" Clerk's Association, Ft. "Wayne — Social organization of drug clerk-.
Piesidont, A. "W. Koelin: secretai-y, .J. W. Bartoszek.

Esperanto Society — A society for the study of Esperanto, "the universal
language," organized in October, 1913. Officers — Pre-ident, Dr. Lydia
Allen DeVilbiss; vice president. Sino. Mario .Junghton: secretary.
Arnost E. Zidek: treasurer. Ignatio Oscampo.

Ft. "Wayne Anti-Tuberculosi*! Societv — Holds annual meeting in Anril
at place designated in official call. Organized 1910, with Dr. Eric
A. CruU as president, and iliss Italia Evans as secretary. Object:
To establish and maintain modern bungalow settlement for treatment
of tuberculosis, and otherwise combat pulmonary diseases. The so-
ciety employs a trained nurse who conducts a systematic investiga-
tion of tuberculo-is cases, assists the patients by advice and per-
sonal help, and compiles statistics of conditions for the use of the
society. Miss Irene Byron, nurse.

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Evangrelical Iiutheran Kinderfreund Society — 2322 Broadway; Broadway
car. Agency for placing in homes children under three years of age.
Act.s under licen.se of State Board of Charities.

Parniers' Institute — County organization. Annual meeting held in
JVlarch at as.sembly room of court house. Association officers: Presi-
dent, C. F. Hubler, Hoagland, Ind. ; secretary, G. W. Coleman, Monroe-
ville, Ind.

Pt. Wayne 'Walking- Club — (Commonly called "The Walker Family") —
Object: To make its members thoroughly acquainted with their home
city by walking to points not easily reached by other means. Organ-
ized in 1912.

French-American Society — Composed of Ft. Wayne people of French
descent. Stated meetings, also an annual celebration held at Cent-
livre Park.

rriars Club — 3d floor Kappel building, E. Wayne between Calhoun and
Clinton, 1 sq. s. and Vz sq. e. of c. h. Social and athletic organiza-
tion with splendidly equipped rooms. Holds business meetings on
second Wednesday after the 5th of each month. Its football, basket-
ball and track teams have won city championships, and its athletic
record has won for it state-wide reputation as the most progressive
organization of its kind in Indiana. Organized February, 1909.

Horace Mann Alliance — Organization of public school teachers, chiefly
those of the rural schools. Object: To improve conditions surround-
ing the work of public school instruction.

Iiadies' Catholic Benevolent Association — This fraternal insurance or-
ganization has four thriving branches In Ft. Wayne: Cathedral —
No. 853, meets 2d and 4th ^^■ednesdays at Library hall, 4 sq. s. of
c. h. St. Patrick's church — No. 370. Church of the Precious Blood —
No. 571. St. Peter's church — No. 1173.

Iiadies' Catholic Order of roresters — Meets 1st Tuesday of each month,
St. Mary's Hall.

Mothers' Club — Meets 3d Friday of each month at Public Library. Or-
ganized Feb. 15, 1912, with Mrs. Simon Ackerman, president; Mrs.
Elizabeth J. Dawson, vice pre.sident, and Mrs. F. H. McCulloch, sec-
retary-treasurer. The club is affiliated with the educational depart-
ment of the Woman's League. (See "Woman's League.")

National Association of Iietter Carriers — Ft. Wayne Branch, No. 116,
meets 2d Saturday of each month, government building, B. Berry and
Clinton; 1 sq. e. of c. h. Organized Jan. 7, 1891; affiliated with na-
tional association. Object: The betterment of conditions and public
service.

Poultry Association of Allen County — Strong organization; for infor-
mation concerning annual exhibits, address secretary. Ft. Wayne's
first poultry show was held in 1885, when Judge R. S. Taylor, John H.
Welch, John H. Wildo, Willis Meier, Alex Muirhead, G. P. Gordon, W.
D. Page and others organized the Northern Indiana Poultry Ass'n. At
that time there were 81 recognized varieties of chickens; at present,
107. Succeeded by Ft. Wayne Poultry association, of which James
B. White, C. G. Pape, W. D. Holterman and T. J. Kucker were officers.
Succeeded in 1905 by People's Poultry and Pet Stock association, with
J. T. Didier. president, and Philip Heller secretary. Succeeded in
1909 by Poultry Association of Allen County, v/ith W. D. Holterman,
president; J. C. Howenstein, secretary, and T. H. Nellesen, treasurer.

Sentiuela-Roumanian Society — Social organization of Roumanians re-
siding chiefly in Westfield, "Rolling Mills District." Assembly hall
on Graeter street. Broadway car to Taylor; Taylor car to Westfield

Standard Club — Kappel Building, E. Wayne between Calhoun and Clin-
ton; 1 sq. s. and Vz sq. e. of c. h. Meets Thursdays and Sundays;
social.

United National Association of Post Office Clerks — Ft. Wayne Branch,
No. 1349, meets 3d Monday of each month, government building, E.
Berry and Clinton. 1 sq. e. of c. h. Organized Nov. 15, 1908; afllliated
wnth national association. Object: Social benefits, advancement of
the service and the interests of all postofflce clerks, and the uphold-
ing of the civil service.

Woman's Equal Suffragre league — Organized in the fall of 1912, as the
Woman's Suffrage Party, but on affiliating with the state organiza-
tion, the Indiana Woman's Equal Suffrage League, the present name
was adopted. First officers: President, Miss Katheryn Hamilton;
1st vice president, Mrs. Clark Fairbank; 2d vice president, Mrs. W. S.
O'Rourke; secretary, Miss Elizabeth Sihler; treasurer, Mrs. A. J.
Moynihan.

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FORT WAYNE COUNTRY CLUB

The club liouso and solf links of the Vt. AVayiio Cnuntiy Club are
located southwest of the city and are reached by the Ft. W. & N. I.
Traction Line (Logansport l)iy.) and several beautiful drives. Trac-
tion route; Take lino above indicated: set off at Country Club Station.
Three best auto routes: 1 — West on W. Maln-st; pass under overhead
tracks of G. R. & I. Railroad; take road to the left, passing Linden-
wood cemetery and so under overhead tracks of Pennsylvania Railroad;
continue to forks in road known as "the boot.iack;" take left-hand road
for a distance of two miles to first cross-road; turn to the leftj en-
trance to grounds, the first after passing the first crossroad. 2 — South
on Broadway to Taylor: west on Taylor, to "Hoffman Station" on trac-
tion line: turn to the left and proceed to the main road; turn to the
right, crossing tlie traction line: proceed to entrance. 3 — South on
Broadway to Taylor: west on Tavlor to the second street beyond St.
Mary's bridge: turn to the left and proceed to the first road leading to
the right: turn to the right hand and continue to entrance.

Historical Note — The Ft. Wayne Country Club had its beginning in
1SS9, when a few enthusiasts played the game on the Hamilton field.
The following year, grounds in Lakeside were obtained. Two years
later, the spacious White grounds were secured and u>ed until the open-
ing of the new links. The club was formerly called the Kekionga Golf
Club. The club hou>e, a modern structure of handsome design, faces
the golf course, with a heavy forest at the rear. Tennis and other
games are played: the golf links are considered the most beautiful in
the central states. The house and grounds are valued at $3 5,000. The
course was formally opened May 30. 1911: it "is the scene of many
brilliant social affairs. Officers (1912-13): President, Arthur F. Hall:
vice president, F. L. Taft: secretary, E. F. Keller; treasurer, C. E. Bond.
Officers (1913-14): President, F. E. Hoffman: vice-president, A. F. Hall:
secretary, E. F. Keller: treasurer, C. E. Bond.

TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

Home Telephone and Telegrapli Co., The — General Offices and Main Ex-
change, Home Telephone Building, Clinton and E. Main, 1 sq. e. ot c. h.
South Branch. Home Telephone Building, Masterson-av, between
Calhoun and Clinton: S. Wayne or Ponfiac car to Masterson-av,
Vs sq. e.

Central Union (Bell) Telephone Co. — Offices and Exchange, Tri-State
Building, Court and E. Berry, opposite c. h.

Historical Note — In ISSl, the Ft. Wavne Telephone Co. was granted a
permit to erect poles and to string wires along certain streets and
alleys, to which territorv additions were made in grants to the Western
Union Telephone Co. and to the Ft. Wayne Telegraph Co. in 1887. Small
exchange was put in, and the Central Union (Bell) Telephone Co. soon
afterward acquired the property; it was gradually expanded until the
exchange operated a total of 557 telephone'^. In order to bring lower
rates and to provide a more extended service, fi-fty Ft. Wayne business
men formed the Home Telephone and Telegraph Co., incorporatd m
January, 1896. Began business in October, 1896, with 800 subscribers.
Organized with canital stock of $100,000 and an equal sum in bonds,
which was increased three years later to $250,000. with a like amount in
bonds. In 1900, the company bought the property of the National
Telephone and Telegraph Co., consisting of several Indiana, Ohio and
Michigan exchanges, together with 1.000 miles of toll lines, paying pre-
ferred stock therefor, which added $350,000 of preferred capital stock
to the company's authorized stock issue. This company now has in
Ft. Wayne about 9,500 telephones: 90,000 calls each day pass over the
switchboards: over 2,000 calls each day are made for chief operator
and information desk. The company employs 110 operators, 15 of
whom have charge of long-distance business. An average of 1,000 long
distance messages are handled daily through the Ft. Wayne office. The
underground system has 120,000 feet of cable, connecting with over
200,000 feet of aerial cable. Over 3.000 miles of copper wire are used
for the Ft. ^Vavne exchange. Cost of switchboards alone, $100,000. In

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constructing toll lines, more than 12,000 cedar poles were used, with
over 1,700 miles of wire. Outside exchanges are operated by and
owned by this company in New Haven, Auburn, Kendallville and Rome
City, Ind. The company employs 10 men to look after the line and
instrument trouble; 20 men to build new lines and lay and string cables,
and in this work use 3 automobiles, and 6 horses and wagons. Over 500
farm residences are connected with the Ft. Wayne exchange. Over 150
new 'phones are added each month. Wm. L. Moellering is the secretary
and general manager; Prank E. Bohn, assistant secretary and assistant
general manager.

The Central Union Telephone Co., then known as the Midland Tele-
phone Co., entered the local field in 1882, when it purchased the plant
of the Ft. Wayne Telephonic Exchange, which company had its original
franchise in 1879 and an extension in 1881. The exchange was moved
into the Foellinger Building on Calhoun street, where it remained until
February 24,1894, when a fire originating in an adjoining building,
caused a total destructoni of the exchange. Temporary quarters were
secured at the northwest corner of Main and Calhoun streets, and in
1895 the exchange was removed to its present quarters in the Tri-
State building. The number of subscribers reached, but did not ex-
ceed, 1,000. In 1895, connection was made with the lines of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Co., and Ft. Wayne was given an
extended toll service. An exhibition in the old Aveline hotel afforded
an opportunity for many to hear for the first time the human voice
and music carried over a distance of 900 miles. Through its own ex-
change and traffic arrangements with independent companies, it is now
possible, over Bell lines to reach practically every place of importance
in the country, and 4,000,000 telephone subscribers are within reach of
Ft. Wayne citizens. E. L. Taylor is the local manager.

EXPRESS COMPANIES

Adams Express Co. — 112 W. Wayne, between Calhoun and Harrison; 1

sq. s. and % sq. w. of c. h. Also at Pennsylvania station. Operates

over Pennsylvania Lines and G. R. & I.
American Express Co. — 144 E. Main, between Calhoun and Clinton; V2

sq. e. of c. h. Also at L. S. & M. S. station. Operates L. S. & M. S.

and L. E. & W.
National Express Co. — 144 E. Main, between Calhoun and Clinton; %

sq. e. of c. h. Also at Nickel Plate station. Operates over Nickel

Plate.

United States Express Co. — 12.3 E. Berry, between Calhoun and Clinton;
Vz sq. e. of c. h. Also on W. Main, between Webster and Ewing, ad-
Joining Union Interurban station. Operates over C. H. & D., and also
over four electric interurban lines; Ft. W. & N. I. (Logansport div.).
Ft. W. & N. I. (Bluff ton div.) the Ohio Electric and the Ft. W. and
Northwestern.

Wells, Pargro & Co. — 221 E. Berry, between Clinton and Barr; 1% sq.
e. of c. h. Operates over Wabash railroad and the Ft. W. & Spring-
field interurban.

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES

Postal Teleg-raph-Cable Co. — East Berry and Court, opposite c. h.
Western Union Teleg-raph Co. — 125 E. Berry; 14 sq. e. of c. h.

Historical Note — The first telegraph line running into Ft. Wayne
was built in 1848. Office was located in that of the Times, and G. W.
Wood, editor and proprietor, was in charge of the company, which
was a stock organization. In 1850, at the time the line was purchased
by the Western Union, it was connected with Toledo, Cincinnati, In-
dianapolis and Chicago. This was thirty years before the first tele-
phone came Into iise here. The ofRce of the "Postal" was established
here in 1889.

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155

ELECTION FIGURES

(See also back of Insert Map.)

Vote of Allen County — November, 1912. For presidential electors —
Hem., 8.659; Rep., 3,423; Proh., 602; Pro?., 4,246; Soc, 1,512; Sec.
Labor, 127. For governor — Ralston, dem., 8,891; Durbin, rep., 3,234;
Hickman, proh., 585; Beveridge, prog., 4.519; Reynolds, soc, 1,495;
Matthews, soc. labor, 126. For state senator, Allen and Adams
counties — Fleming, dem., 11.157; (Allen countv, 8,435; Adams county,
2,674); Egly, rep., 4,840 (Allen, 3,360; Adams, 1,180); Meyers, prog.,
4,525 (Allen, 3,973; Adams, 552). Becker, soc, 1.517 (Allen, 1,492;
Adams, 27); Fleming's plurality, 6,317. P'or state representatives —
Moran, dem., 8,580; Moellering, dem., 8,659; Koenig, dem., 8,762; Hynd-
man, rep., 3,449; Moore, rep., .'^,490; McCracken. rep., 3,453; Williams
proh., 607; Yost, proh., 611; Miller, prog.. 4,003; Crosby, prog., 3,696
Sowers, prog., 3,936; Beverforden, soc, 1,497; Morehous, soc, 1,495
McGuiley, soc, 1,476.

Vote of Twelfth Congressional District — (Counties of LaGrange, Steu-
ben, Noble, Dekalb, Whitley and Allen). Nov., 1912. For member
of congress — Cyrus Cline, dem., 19,903; Lane, rep., 11,147; Dibble,
soc, 2,022. Litman, prog., 8,114. Cline's plurality, 8,756.

DISTANCES TO OTHER CITIES, BY RAILWAY

To Miles

Albany, N. Y ««8

Atlanta, Ga 656

Baltimore, Md 648

Bismarck, N. D 1,072

Boise City, Idaho 1,984

Boston, Mass 879

Buffalo, N. Y 371

Butte, Mont 1,685

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 381

Chattanooga, Tenn 504

Cheyenne, Wyo 1,149

Chicago, 111 148

Cincinnati, Ohio 166

Cleveland, Ohio 187

Colorado Springs, Col 1,220

'olumbus, Ohio 166

Council Bluffs, Iowa 636

Danville, 111 155

Denver, Col 1,176

Des Moines, Iowa 506

Detroit, Mich 146

Dubuque, Iowa 315

Duluth, Wis 576

Evansville, Ind 398

Ff go, N. D 809

Ft Worth, Texas 1,097

Galveston, Texas 1,406

Grand Rapids, Mich 142

Helena, Mont 1,688

Hillsdale, Mich 71

Houston, Texas 1,398

Indianapolis, Ind 119

Jackson, Mich 100

Jacksonville, Fla 1,050

Joliet, 111 185

Kansas City, Mo 452

LaCross, Wis 430

Lafayette, Ind 109

Leadville, Col 1,327

Lima, Ohio 65

Lincoln, Neb 685

Little Rock, Ark 764

Logansport, Ind 72

Los Angeles. Cal 2,413

Louisville, Ky 180

To Miles

Madison, Wis 287

Memphis. Tenn 670

Milwaukee, Wis 633

Minneapolis, Minn 568

Mobile, Ala 950

Montgomery, Ala 771

Muncie. Ind 65

Nashville, Tenn 467

Nebraska City, Neb 691

New Orleans. La 1,061

New York City. N. Y 759

Niagara Falls, N. Y 371

Ogden, Utah 1,672

Oklahoma, Okla 935

Omaha, Neb 638

Peoria, 111 244

Philadelphia. Penn 668

Phoenix, Ariz. 1,826

Pittsburgh, Penn 320

Portland, Me 1,032

Portland, Ore 2,614

Pueblo, Col 1,241

Richmand, Va 768

Rochester, N. Y 457

Sacramento, Cal 2,687

San Antonio, Texas 1,466

San Francisco, Cal 2,497

Santa Barbara, Cal 2,497

Santa Fe, N. M 1,476

Seattle, Wash 2,478

Sioux Falls, Iowa 665

Salt Lake City, Utah 2,101

Spokane, Wash 2,536

South Bend, Ind.
Springfield, Ohio
St. Louis, Mo. . .

94
131
342

St. Paul, Minn 558

Syracuse, N. Y 537

Tacoma, Wash 2,470

Tampa, Fla 1,285

Terre Haute, Ind 191

Toledo, Ohio 94

Topeka, Kansas 519

Utica. N. Y 590

Washington, D. C 6SS

Vicksburg, Miss 903

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FEDERSPIEL & SHOREY

^ The firm of Federspiel & Shorey, familiarly known as "The Insurance
Men," carries on a general insurance business, covering Allen County and
representing more than twenty of the largest companies. It has the most
extensive agency in Fort Wayne, and every class of insurance is written.
^ The members of the firm comprise Frank J. Fedeispiel and I. H.
Shorey. The offices are located at 628 Calhoun Street, and the business
has been in operation since 1885.

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SOME BIG THINGS IN FT. WAYNE

(Not otliei-wise listed).

"Safety First" Movement — ^Sleppins in luirmony with a similar move-
ment tlirougliort the country, J't. Wayne, in 1912, took advanced
ground in tlie "Safety First" crusade. Tlie interurban and city trac-
tion systems, through a systematic line of education, co-operating
with the city street intersection traffic system, has done much to
lessen danger to life and limb. Many public gatherings, in whicii the
railroad managements co-operated, have added to the efficiency of the
movement.

Iiincoln National Life Insurance Co. — ^Home office, Lincoln Life Build-
ing, E. Berry, between Clinton and Barr; 1 1/^ sq. e. of c. h. Organized,
1905, with Arthur F. Hall, of Indianapolis and Daniel B. Kinde, of
Ft. Wayne, as prime movers. Authorized capital $300,000, of which
$200,000 has been paid-up. Original officers (personnel still unchanged).
President, Samuel M. Foster; 1st vice-president and general manager,
Arthur F. Hall; 2d vice-president, B. Paul Mossman; 3d vice-pre.sident
and manager of agencies, Walter T. Shepard; secretary and actuary,
Franklin B. Mead; treasurer, Howell C. Rockhill; medical director.
Dr. C. H. English; assistant secretary and auditor, Edwin H. Red-
ding; Counsel Daniel B. Ninde. Tlie "Insurance Press" says: "The
future of the Lincoln Life is in the hands of men who know how."

Free Employment Bureau — A branch of the Indiana Free Employment
Bureau has been operated most successfully in L't. Wayne from the
.\ear 1911. Located first in a room in the court house, and removing,
in I'^ebruary, 1913, to quarters in the nights 'Of Pythias building on
\\ ashington-Bd-W, the bureau has proved to be a medium of great
benefit to both employer and employe. Departments for both men
and women. For the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 1913, positions were
found for 2,654 people, of whom 2,433 were men and 221 women. L. S
C. Schi'oeder, managei'.

World-Famed Little People — Under the heading- of "Big Things" may
well come the mention of Charles W. Nestel and his sister. Miss Eliza
Nestel, Ft. Wayne's famous "Little People." Mr. Nestel was born
in Ft. Wayne Sept. 14, 184S; his sister was born Marcn 29, 1857.
Charles is 3 feet and eight inches in height; weight, 65 pounds. Eliza
is of the same height; weight, 56 pounds. Beginning their travels
in 1861, the brother and sister were exhibited throughout the civi-
lized world under the stage names of "Commodore Foot and the Fairy
Queen." They reside at No. 927 West DeWald street.

Wayne Health and Accident Insurance Co. — Home office 6th floor Shoaff
building, Calhoun and Berry, opposite c. h. Incorporated Oct., 1910.
Wm. C. Ryan, president; A. C. Gladieux, secretary.

Ft. Wayne Mercantile Accident Association — Home office, suite 400,
People's Trust Building, Calhoun, between \V"ayne and Washington-
Bd; iy2 sq. s. of c. h. L. H. Ransom, secretary.

Farmers' Mutual Fire Ins. Association — Home office. Citizens Trust
building, E. Beiry and Clinton, i^ sq. e. of c. h. on E. Berry; entrance
on Clinton. Incorporated Feb. 6, 1878. Officers: President, George
v. Kell; secretary, W. A. Kelsey; treasurer, George W. Wilber; actu-
ary, J. J. Peters.

BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS

Bands — I dj

Ft. Wayne Elks' City Band — John L. Verweire, Director.
Citizens' Band — B. Heller, Director.
Electrotechnic Band — Gart Shober, Director.
Arion Band — -C. P. Draeger, Director.
Boy Scouts' Band — Wm. D. Kvle, Director.
I. S. F. M. Y. Band — B. J. Thompson, Director.
Mystic Shrine Band — J. L. Verweire, Director.
Polish Band — B. Celmer, Director.

Concordia College Military Band — Prof. Paul Schuelke. Director.
Bowser Band — D. A. Corey, Director.

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Orchestras —

Temple Theatre Orchestra — Edwin Dicey, Director.

Majestic Theatre Orchestra — Wiibur Pickett, Director.

Empress Theatre Orchestra — Howard Barbour, Director.

Reinecfce's Orchestra — Fred J. Reineclie, Director.

Earner's Orchestra — H. Barner, Director.

Electrotechnic Orchestra — C. Roembl<e, Director.

Anthony Orchestra — F. E. Ashbaugh, Director.

Walter League Orchestra — B. F. Feiertag, Director.

Schlatter's Orchestra — Ora E. Richards, Director.

Ft. Wayne Symphony Orchestra — Eugene Troendle, Director.

Ft. Wayne Junior Symphony Orchestra — -Gaston Bailhe, Director.

Younp-'s Orchestra — Will A. Young, Director.

Moose Orchestra — Charles King, Director.

Liggett's Orchestra — Roy Liggett, Director.

Bailhe Trio — George Bailhe, Director.

Young's Mandolin Orchestra — Charles Alexander, Director.

NICKNAMES OF CITY DISTRICTS

Certain well-defined districts of the city of Ft. Wayne carry separ-
ate and distinct names. The explanation of the use of these names

follows:

"Blooming-dale" — North-side section of which Wells street is the cen-
tral thoroughfare. Named because of great fields o'f flowers planted
in an early day by a Mr. Western, father of Mrs. George J. Strode!.
His surroundings were called a "blooming dale." The name continues.

"Nebraska" — West side section of which West Main street (west from
St. Mary's river) is the main artery. Long before the section was
settled, A. C. Hutzell established a store along the country road
there. Whenever a settler removed to this section, it became a com-
mon joke to state that he had moved "Out west — to Nebraska." Mr.
Hutzell called his store, the "Nebraska Store," and the name has ad-
hered to the now thickly populated district.

"Spy Bun" — North-side district of which Spy Run avenue Is the chief
street. Named from Spy Run Creek which traverses a portion of it.
For history of naming of the creek see "Spy Run Creek" under
"Historic Places."

"South Wayne" — Large residence section on the south side, lying south
and west from Hoagland and West Creighton avenues. Formerly,
this was a town, incorporated in 1S88, with a board of trustees con-
sisting of Judge W. J. Vesey, Harry Ninde and Judge O. N. Heaton.
E. W. Cook was the town clerk and treasurer . After the town had

. been bonded for public improvements, the section was annexed by
the city.

"Iiakeside" — Residence section of northeast side. Formerly the famous
"Apple Orchard" and the site of the Indian village, "Kekionga," chief
town of the Miamis. Named from its position with reference to an
artificial body of water, "Delta Lake," which forms one of the chief
features of Lakeside Park.

"Forest Park" — Residence section directly north of Lakeside. So named
from heavy forest which covers a portion of the area.

"Westfield" — Manufacturing section of the west side, named by Mrs.
T. P. Potts, who is engaged in mission work in the district. For-
merly known as the "Rolling Mills District."

"BowservlUe" — In later years a section surrounding the plant of S. F.
Bowser & Co., in the southeastern section of the city. In former
years, a section in Bloomingdale bounded by First, Fourth and Wells
streets and the alley between Orchard and Clark streets. It was
platted by J. C. Bowser.

"rrenchtown" — Name formerly attached to the present district known
as "Bowserville." Residents were chiefly French.

Irishtown— Formerly a section bounded by Calhoun, Grand and Williams
streets and Hoagland avenue.

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'Summit City" (Origin of Name) — The name, "Summit City" as a de-
scriptive nickname for Ft. Wayne was suggested by John W. Dawson,
editor of the Ft. Wavne Daily Times, in an issue of his paper in 1854.
He called attention to the altitude of the ground on which the city
sands (775 feet above sea level), and stated that, as other cities were
choosing descriptive nicknames, he believed the name "Summit City"
would be appropriate for Ft. Wayne. Mr. Dawson was at one time
territorial governor of Utah.

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

The citizens of Fort Wayne are proud of their "Made-in-Ft. Wayne"
products, some of which are known throughout the civilized world.
Many of the industries here named are extensive exporters, and some
have well-established sales depots in Mexico, Canada and the countries
of Europe and Africa A study of the map of this region, noting the
exceptional shipping facilities, coupled with a knowledge of the enter-
prise of the city, will make it clear to the stranger the "why" of all this.
Adams-Taylor Machine Co., 1115 Clay. (Lewis car).
Aichele & Son, George F., Portage-av — -Monuments. (W. Main car).
Albrecht, C. F., 1616 E. Lewis — Cigars. (Lewis car).
Alerding-Dailey Trunk Co., 722 Clinton, % sq. e. of c. h. on Main, and

Vz sq. s.
American Steel Dredge Co., w. end Taylor — Dredging machinery (Broad-
way car to Taylor: transfer to Taylor car).
Anti-Borax Compound Co., 1502 Wall — Welding compound. (Broadway

car).
Auer, George, 908 Hugh — CigaY-s. (Lewis car).
Auman, Louis F., 420 Calhoun — Cigars. (Downtown).
Aurentz, A. C, 826 Calhoun — Confectionery (Yz sq. s. of c. h.) Factory,

Barr, between Wayne and Washington; 1 sq. s. and 2 sq. e. of c. h.)
Auto Top Co., 221 E. Columbia — Automobile tops. (1 sq. n. and 2i/^ sq. e.

of c. h.)
Baker Cigar Co., 123 E. Main (Opposite c. h.)

Baker, B. H., 614 Lafayette — Carriages. (3 sq. e. and ^^ sq. n. of c. h.)
Bash Fertilizer and Chemical Co., Westfleld. (Broadway to Taylor; Tay-
lor car west).
Bass Foundry and Machine Co., office, Hanna-st and Wabash tracks.

Immense manufactory of Corliss engines and railway car wheels. (E.

Creighton car to Hanna and Wallace; walk north).
Bates & Daler Co., E. Columbia and Lafayette — Monuments. (3 sq. e. and

1 sq. n. of c. h.)
Bayer Cigar Co., 302 E. Wayne. (1 sq. s. and 2 sq. e. of c. h.) New

site, Broadway and West Main (W. Main, Broadway, Jefferson or

Belt Line car).
Berghoff Brewing Association, Washington-Bd-E and Grant-av. (E

Main car).
Bitler, S. D., 714 Schick — Truss hoops. (E. Main car). '^

Bond Piano Co., Fairfield and Orgna-avs. (S. Wayne car).
Boss Manufacturing Co., (t^jvo plants) Calhoun and Superior, (down-
town) and Hanna and Wallace — Gloves ahd mittens. (E. Creighton

car).
Bowser S. F. & Co., office, E. Creighton-av and Thomas — Home of the

world-famed Bowser self-measuring oil tanks and pumps; immense

concern; foreign branches. (E. Creighton car).
Braun, Charles G. & Son. 929 Locust — Cut stone. (Not ruaar car lipe).
Braun, Fred C, 1330 Winter — Cigars. (Lewis car). ' ■

Burlager, U. C, 1402 Maumee-av — Cigars. (Lewis car).
Cartwright, Chas. A., 917 Francis— Brooms. (E. Main car).
Chauvey Bros., 131-5 E. Superior — Wagons. (2 sq. n. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Centlivre Brewing Co., Spy Run avenue. (Spy Run ear).
Chicago Carpet and Rug Mfg Co., Wells and Superior. (2- sqi rt. and 2

sq. e. of c. h.)
Central Foundry Co., E. Wayne, e. of Glasgow-av — Gray iron castings.

(E. Main car.) , '

City Carriage Works, E. Main and Barr. (2 sq. e. of c. h.)
City Mills, Clintoa and,. Nickel Plate tracks — Flour. (1 sq. e. and 1 ly^

sq. n. of c. h.) ' ' ' ' ; I, i ■•• i i

Cook, V. L. & Sons, 405 E. Wayne — Rubber stamps. (1 sq. s. and 3

sq. e of c. h.)
Craig Biscuit Co.; 115-121 Montgomery — Baked gc(Ms:r^-'(fr!''jB^~lBi'^;©nd

14 sq. e. of c. h.) - _. I _

162 GRISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

'WHEN YOU LOOK"

FOR THE BEST IT WILL BE

BANNER LAUNDERING CO.

425-431 EAST COLUMBIA STREET
PHONE 165

THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE CO.

SELLS INSURANCE AT LOWEST NET COST

CRANE & TEMPLE, District Agents

409-410 SHOAFF BUILDING

Phone 2105

MOTORCYCLES— BICYCLES

FORT WAYNE MACHINE COMPANY

S. Z. DAVIS. Pteaidenl

FRANK CHALFANT NOAH EGLEY

Phone 2631 Black Phone 7251 Blue

CHALFANT, MANLOVE & EGLEY

UNDERTAKERS

130 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
OpnCE PHONE 362 FORT WAYNE. INDIANA

GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE 163

Deister Concentrator Co., west end Fairmount Place — Mining appliances
and machinery. (Huffman car to Fairmount Place.)

Dodez, Dr. E. W., 714 Washington-Bd-W — Dental specialties. (Broad-
way or Jefferson car.)

Downing Bakery, The Myron, 119 E. Jetterson — Baked goods. (Down-
town.)

Dudlo Mfg. Co., west end Wall street — Insulated electric wire. (Broad-
way car to Taylor; transfer to Taylor; get off at Reidmiller avenue;
walk north.)

Eckert, D. S., 211 E. Berry — Cigars (IVz sq. e. of c. h.)

Economy Giove Co., 301-11 Wallace. (E. Creighton car.)

Empire Box Co., Broadway and W. Jefferson — Cigar boxes. (Broad-
way or Jefferson car.)

Engineering Co., The, Winter-st and Wabash tracks — Sterilizers, milk-
condensing machinery, etc. (Lewis car, nearest.)

Ft. Wayne Art Glass Co., 317 E. Columbia.

Ft. Wayne Auto Motor Co., Fletcher-av and Wabash tracks — Automo-
bile engines. (Lewis car to Fletcher; 3 sq. s.)

Ft. Wayne Box Co., Calhoun and Superior — Paper boxes, folding car-
tons, etc. (2 sq. n. of c. h.)

Ft. Wayne Brick Co., Lima road. (Ft. W. & Northwestern Line).

Ft. Wayne Builders' Supply Co., 812 Hayden — Planing mill products.
(Lewis car.)

Ft. Wayne Cement Stone Co., Broadway and Wabash R. R. (Broadway
car.)

Ft. Wayne Creamery Co., 1426 Fairfield-av — Dairy products. (Broadway
car.)

Ft. Wayne Corrugated Paper Co., Murray and Barr — Corrugated paper
products, packing cases, cartons, etc. (Any southbound car on Cal-
houn to Murray; 2 sq. e.)

Ft. Wayne Dairy Co., Fairfield avenue and Baker — Dairy products.
(Broadway car to Lavina; 1 sq. e. and 1 sq. s.)

Ft. Wayne Electric Works (of the General Electric Co.), Broadway and
Pennsylvania tracks — Home of the fanned "Wood System" electrical
products and the Audiffern-Singrum ice making machine; immense
plant; employs thousands of skilled workmen. (Broadway car.)

Ft. Wayne Engineering and Manufacturing Co., Sixth and N. Harrison —
Electrically operated compressed air systems of water supply. (Huff-
man car to Sixth; 2 sq. e.)

Ft. Wayne Engraving Co., corner Calhoun and Superior — Halftones, zinc
etching, electrotypes, designing, printing. (1 sq. n. of c. h.)

Ft. Wayne Foundry and Machine (2!o., W. Superior and Harrison — Struc-
tural iron and machinery. (2 sq. n. and 1 sq. w. of c. h.)

Ft. Wayne Lumber Co., 2027 Broadway — Planing mill products. (Broad-
way car.)

X ,.. Wayne Miniature Lamp Co., Schmitz block — Miniature electric
lamps for automobiles, flashlights, etc.

Ft. Wayne Rolling Mills Co., Taylor street — Iron and steel products.
(Broadway car to Taylor; transfer to Taylor car; get off at First
avenue; walk north.)

Ft. Wayne Rug Factory 1433 Broadway. (Broadway car.)

Ft. Wayne Saddlery Co.. E.' Superior and Spy Run-av — Harness, sad-
dlery, etc. (2 sq. n. and 3 sq. e. of c. h., or take Spy Run car.)

Ft. Wayne Screen and Awning Co., 2804 Holton-av. (Pontiac car.)

Ft. Wayne Special Furniture Works, 608 Pearl. (Broadway, W. Main or
Jefferson car to Van Buren; 1 sq. n.)

Ft. Wayne Testing Laboratory, 1818 Calhoun — Manufacturing chemists.
(S. Wayne or Pontiac car.)

Ft. Wayne Tile Co., near Ft. W. Rolling Mills Co. (Which see.)

Ft. Wayne Varnish Co., 2814 Jane. (Pontiac car to Jane; walk south).

Foster, S. M.. Co., 417-23 E. Columbia — Original and largest manufac-
tory of ladies' waists In the world. (1 sq. n. and Z^ sq. e. of c. h.)

Franke, Henry, 1215 Hugh — Planing mill products. (Lewis car to Ohio;
1 sq. s. and Vz sq. e.)

Fres-Ko Chemical Co. — Electrical supplies.

Frigifax Mfg. Co. — Ice-making machines.

Furnas Ice Cream Co., 615 Lafayette st., 3 sq. e. and 14 sq. n. of c. h.

Oauntt Mfg. Co., Ewing and Nickel Plate tracks — Mill machinery, con-
crete mixers. (W. Main, Broadway or Jefferson car to Ewing; 2 sq. n.)

Oeake, William, 410 Pearl — Cut stone. (3 sq. w. and 1 sq. n. of c. h.)

Gepfert, Christian, 1319 Rockhill — Cigars. (Jefferson car).

General Electric Co., Holman and Clinton — One of the largest plants in
the United States devoted exclusively to the manufacture of In-
candescent electric lamps. (Any south-bound car to Holman; 1 sq. e.)

^^^

That name stands for all that is best in the
self-measuring oil tank and pump line. Every
item that goes into Wayne equipment is care-
fully selected and the workmanship is the best
that skilled mechanics can do.

You may want a pump and tank for

Your Factory

Your Private Garage.

Your Public Garage

Your Store

Your Oil House

Your Laundry

Your Dry Cleaning Plant.

Any time you want information on or equip-
ment for handling oils or gasoline under any
conditions we can furnish it.

You can get anything from a small inex-
pensive gasoline outfit for your private garage
to the most elaborate equipment for fac,tory
or oil house.

We are always pleased to give prices and
specifications on application.

(If you have a private garage we can show you how
to save money in tlie up-keep of your car.)

Always remember the "Wayne." It wiU save you
money.

Wayne Oil Tank & Pump Co.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE 165

Geyser Co., The, 421-3 B. Columbia — Systems of handling oil. 1 sq. n., 4
sq. e. of c. h.)

Gilmartin, E. & Sons, Barr and Holman — Planing mill products. (S.
Wayne or Pontiac car to Holman, 2 sq. e.)

Globe Mills, 305-7 E. Columbia—Flour. (1 sq. n. and 2 sq. e. of c. h.)

Grewe, Fred H. C, 1321 Rockhill — Cigars.

Griffin, W. M., Co., Fairfleld-av and Hendricks — Toilet articles, spices,
.soaps, extracts, etc. (Broadway car to Lavina, 1 sq. e. and 1 sq. s.)

Griner, Charles, Piqua road — Brick. (Ft. Wayne & Springfield Inter-
urban line.)

Gruber Boiler Works, Barr, north of E. Superior. (2 sq. e. and 3 sq.
n. of c. h.)

Gunkel Boat Co., 1333 Swinney-av. (Broadway car).

Haffner's Star Bakery, 333 B. Lewis — Bakery goods. (Lewis car.)

Hanna-Brackenridge (io., First-av and Culbertson — -Woodworking ma-
chinery. (Broadway car to Taylor; Taylor car to First-av.)

Harshone Medicine (Ilo. — Patent medicines.

Hazzard. AI W., 209 E. Main — Cigars. (IVz sq. e. of c. h.)

Heit-Miller-JLiau Co., E. Jefferson, between Calhoun and Clinton — Mak-
ers of the celebrated He-Mi-La confections. (2 sq. s. and ^ sq. e. of
c. h.)

Hilker Brothers, Schick and Erie — Wooden boxes, etc. (E. Main car to
Schick; 2 sq. n.)

Hoffman Brothers Lumber Co., 800 W. Main — Veneers and hardwood
lumber; exporters. (W. Main car).

Hoosier Shirt Mfg. Co., Second and N. Harrison. (Huffman car to Sec-
ond; 2 sq. e.)

Horn, Wm., 2221 Smith — Cigars.

Horstman, Louis F. — Carriages and automobile tops.

Horton Mfg. Co., Fry and Boone — "Washing machines. (W. Main car to
Pry, 1 sq. n.)

Humbrecht, George H., 516 Third — Cigars. (Huffman car).

Ideal Auto Co., 616 High — Automobile trucks and delivery vehicles.
(Huffman car to High; walk west).

Indiana Road Machine Co., Osage and Nickel Plate tracks. — Road making
machinery, scrapers, stone crushers and sifters, etc. (W. Main car to
Osage; 1 sq. n.)

Indiana Stave Co. — Cooperage.

IXL Block Works — Cement blocks.

Journal-Gazette Engraving Co., Clinton, between E. Main and E. Berry —
halftones, zinc etchings, etc. (Vz sq. e. of c. h., on E. Main, and %
sq. s.)

Kanning & Hachmeyer, Illinois road — Brick. (Not reached by car lines.)

Keller & Sons, 436 Pearl — Cut stone. (3 sq. w. and 1 sq. n. of c. h.)

Kennedy-Vanderoof Co., 2235 Oliver — Metal goods. (E. Creighton car to
Oliver; walk north.)

Kerr-Murray Manufacturing Co., Calhoun and Murray — Large manu-
factory of gas making machinery, tanks, etc. (Any south-bound car
on Calhoun, to Murray.)

Klett, Jacob & Sons, Superior and Webster — Planing mill products
(3 sq. w. and 3 sq. n. of c. h.)

Kidd, J. W., Co., Fairfield-av and Hendricks — Proprietary medicines.
(Broadway car to Lavina; 1 sq. e. and 1 sq. s.)

Kirback, Max, 233 5 John — Cigars. (E. Creighton car.)

Koch, Theo. C, 1220 Wefel — Cigars. (Huffman car to Second; 5 sq. w.)

Koehl, Jacob, & Son, 426 W. Main — Monuments. (4 sq. w. of c. h.)

Kunkle, E. B., & Co., 817 Barr, near city hall — Valves. (2 sq. e and %
sq. s. of c. h.)

Kuttner, P. G., 1028 Calhoun — Shirts. (21/2 sq. s. of c. h.)

Lauer, H. L., 1118 Washington-Bd-B. — Cigars. (E. Main car.)

Leidolf, Paul, 1213 B. Wayne— Gloves. (B. Main car.)

Maumee Brick and Tile Co., office Pixley-Long block, (opposite c. h., E.
Berry-st.)

Maumee Dairy Co., W. Main and Fulton — Creese, butter and other dairy
products; storage.

Mayflower Mills, Leesburg road and Nickel Plate tracks — Flour and
grain products. (Not reached by car lines.)
. Menefee Foundry, 2321-37 Oliver — Gray iron castings. (E. Creighton
car).

Menefee Art Stone Co., 2321-37 Oliver — Cement products. (E. Creighton
car.)

Meyer Bros Co., Calhoun and Columbia — Baking powdsr. (1 sq. n. of
c. h.)

Meyer-Weise Co., 445-449 Wallace — Structural iron. (E. Creighton car).

Motherwell & Schmieders, 450 Wallace — Cigars. (E. Creighton car.)

HOME OF THE FAMOUS

Water Closet Combinations

VanArnam Manufaduring Co.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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GUIDE TO FOBT WAYNE 167

Moellering, W. H. F.. Piqua road — Brick. (Ft. Wayne & Springfield
Traction line.)

Morrow. James R., 826 Edgewater-av. — Bed spring.?. (Lakeside car.)

National Handle Co., Hanover and Erie — Exporter.s. (E. Main car to
Hanover; 2 sq. n.)

National Water Softener Co.

New Idea Specialty Mfg. Co., 205 E. Main — Pen holders.

Noble, W. K., 902 Harden — Machinerv. (Lewis car to Harmer; 3 sq. s.)

Noble Hoop Co., Polk and Custer — Cooperage products. (Not reached
by car lines.)

Ortman, H. W., 616 Clinton — Cigars. (1 sq. e. of c. h. on E. Main, and
% sq. n.)

Packard Co., The, Fairfield and Organ-avs. — Home of the celebrated
Packard piano; large plant; products have wide distribution. (S.
Wavne car to Organ-av; 1 sq. e.)

Paul Manufacturing Co., Sixth and N. Harrison — Split pulleys and
kitchen cabinets. (Huffman car to Sixth; 2 sq. e.)

Perfection Biscuit Co., Pearl and Webster — Large manufacturers and
wholesalers of baked goods. (3 sq. w. of c. h., on W. Main; 1 sq. n.)

Perrine-Armstrong Co., Winter, south of Wabash and C. H. & D. tracks.
• — ^Hardwood lumber, exporters. (Lewis car to Winter; 4 sq. s.)

Phoenix Screen and Awning Co., 1227 California-av. (Lakeside car.)

Pinex Companv, The, 223 W. Main — Proprietary medicines. dVz sq. w.
of c. h.)

Pollack Waist Co., 128-139 E. Berry, (Upstairs) — Ladies' waists. ( 1/2 sq.
e. of c. h.)

Pony Cigar Co., 1315 Calhoun. (514 sq. s. of c. h.)

Racine, F. L., 1212 Cass — Horse collars. (Huffman car.)

Rastetter, Louis & Son, Nelson and Wall — Auto rims and wood prod-
ucts. (Broadway car to Wall; walk west.)

Rhinesmith & Simonson, Lafayette and Wabash tracks— Interior
finish sash, doors, etc. (E. Creighton car to Lafayette; walk north.)

Roach Bros., 229 B. Columbia — Washing powders. (1 sq. n. and 1%
sq. e. of c. h.)

Rolf-Martin Co., 343 E. Columbia — Plumbers' supplies. (1 sq. n. and 3
sq. e. of c. h.)

Root Juice Medicine Co., 347 E. Lewiws. (Lewis car.)

Rose, L. E., Clinton and Washington-Bd-E. — Band instruments. (2 sq.
s. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)

Rub-No-More Soap Works, Glasgow and Dwenger— Soaps and wash-
ing powder. (E. Main car.)

Rundell Proprietary Co., Medicines.

Salge, C. F., & Co.. 1307 Rockhill — Cigars. (Jefferson car).

Sears, D. M., Co., G. R. & I. tracks, south of W. Main. — Pickled goods,
food products. (W. Main car.)

Sclimidt, Wm. J., 1307 Swinney-av — -Cigars. (Broadway car.)

Schneider, Fred, 1024 Calhoun — Cigars. (2i^ sq. s. of c. h.)

Sherman White Co., Murray and Clinton- — Creamery, poultry and stor-
age. (Any southbound ear on Calhoun to Murray; walk east).

Sonfield, J. H., 726 W. Main — Cigars. (W. Main car.)

Soutli Side Cereal Mills, 2039 Fairfield-av — Flour and grain products.
{S. Wayne car to Fairfield; walk north.)

Sprang Clay Products Co.

Steckbeck, Wm. J., 2217 Lafayette — Cigars. (E. Main car to Lafayette;
walk south.)

Stenger, Peter, 508 W. Superior — Structural iron, tools. (2 sq. n. and 3
sq. w of c. h.)

Summit City Soap Works (see Rub-No-More Soap Works).

Thieme Brothers Co., Knitters-av. — Silk hosiery. (W. Main car.)

Thompson. Walter, Westfield — Tile.

Union IManufacturing Co., 716 Maiden Lane — Gloves. (2 sq. w. of c. h.
on Main, 1^ sq. s.)

Universal Wheel Co., old location Pearl street, between Maiden Lane
and Webster: new location, Taylor-st — Puncture proof automobile
tires, and wheols. (Old location, 3 sq. w. and 1 sq. n. of c. h. ; new loca-
tion, take Broadway car; transfer to Taylor.)

VanArnam Manufacturing Co., Taylor and" L. E. & W. tracks — Toilet
room supplies. (Broadway car; transfer to Taylor.)

Wayne Auto Axle Co., Hayden and McCulloch — Automobile appliance.
(Lewis car to McCulloch; wallv sovith.)

Wayne Chair Co. (see Paul Manufacturing Co.)

Wayne Knitting Mills, Knitters-av — Home of the celebrated "\\'ayne
Knit" hosiery. Immense concern. (W. Main car.) Branch plant Glas-
gow-av, between Washington-Bd-E and Wayne. (E. Main car.)

168 GEISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

The Watch and Diamond House

J. H. YOUNG, Jeweler and Optician

917 CALHOUN STREET

INDIANA QUICK LUNCH

129 WEST MAIN STREET

I5c LUNCH ALWAYS READY

"CLEANLINESS" our Motto

EXCEPTIONAL ADVANTAGES

are offered to those who wish to buy a first class Piano or Player Piano at

Jacobs' Music House

1021-1023 CALHOUN STREET
Piano and Player Market of Fort Wayne

The SCHMUCK AGENCY

"Preferred Real Estate"

If you want a bargain, we have it
If you have a bargain, we want it

COURT STREET

GUIDE TO FOBT WAYNE 169

Wayne Muslin Underwear Co., Calhoun and Montgomery. (5 sq. s. of

c. h.)
Wayne Oil Tanl< and Pump Co., Canal and Nickel Plate tracks — Home

of Wayne self-measuring and oil pumping systems. (E. Main car to

Walter; n. on. Walter; n. on Canal.)
Wayne Overall Co., E. Main and Clinton (upstairs), (1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Wayne Paper Goods Co., Calhoun and .Jefferson (up stairs) — Wayne

paper wardrobes, sanitary paper drinking cups, etc. (3 sq. .s. of c. h.)
Wayne Process Co., Office, Lincoln Life Building — Oil heating de-
vices. (!!/> sq. e. of c. h. on E. Berry.)
Wayne Stamp Co., The Arcade. (% sq. w. of c. h., on W. Berry).
Wayne Spoke and Bending Co., Wabash and Walton-avs. (Lewis car

to Wabash; walk south.)
Wayne Water Softener Co., 1015 Barr — Water softening apparatus. (2

sq. e. and 3 sq. s. of c. h.)
Wayno Manufacturing Co., 1001 Wells — Soft drinks, pure water. (Huff-
man car.)
Western Gas Construction Co., Holton and Winter — Gas making and

storage apparatus; large concern. (W4 Creighton car to Reed; walk

north.)
Western Newspaper Union (Ft Wayne Branch). 810 Clinton — Ready

prints. (1 sq. e. of c. h., on Berry and Vz sq. s.)
Wick, Philip, 713 Harrison — Sample cases. (1 sq. w. of c. h. on W.

Main, and V2 sq. s. )
Wilhelm, Carl, 2804 John — Cigars. (Pontiac car.)

Winkelmann Herb Tea Co., 2503 Broadway — Medicines. (Broadway car.)
Wolf, Paul E., Bedding Co., 619-621 Clinton. (1 sq. e. of c. h. on E. Main,

and 1^ sq. n.)
Woman's Health Institute of Ft. Wayne, Fairfield-av and Hendrick —

Proprietarv remedies. (Broadway car to Lavina; 1 sq. e. and 1 sq. s.)
Wood, A. C. & Co., Lincoln Life Building — Jewelry. (IVz sq. e. of c. h.

on Berry.
Yergens & McFadden, Fulton, north of Nickel Plate tracks — Handles

and headings. (Not reached by car line.)
Zollinger, L. C, 113 E. Superior— Wagons and carriages. (2 sq n. and

y2 sq. e. of c. h.)

WHOLESALE AND JOBBING HOUSES

Acme Fi.sh and Specialty Co., 132 E. Main (rear)— Food specialties.

(opposite c. h.)
Altschul Co., The, 108 W. Columbia — Fruits. (1 sq. n. and % sq. w. of

c. h.)
American Oil Co., 1206 E. Wayne. (E.Main car).
Arrow Oil Co., 504 Bass block; Calhoun between Berry and Wayne.

( y2 sq. s. of c. h.)
Auto Supply Co., 122 Washington-Bd-W., between Calhoun and Clinton;

2 sq. s. and Vz sq. e. of c. h.)
Baum, S., & Co., 213 E. Columbia — Vegetables and fruits. (1 sq. n. and

11/2 sq. e. of c. h.)
Beck, Louis M., 920 Calhoun — Photographic supplies, (li^ sq. .s. of c. h.)
Becker Paper Co., 127 E. Columbia. 1 sq. n. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Beyer Bros. Co., Harrison and W. Columbia — -Vegetables and fruits.

1 sq. n. and 1 sq. w. of c. h.)
Brande & Ditzler Co., 306 E. Columbia — Produce. (1 sq. n. and 2 sq. e.

of c. h.)
Bursley, G. E., & Co., E. Superior, Clinton and Nickel Plate tracks —

Grocers, coffee roasters, food specialties. (2 sq. n. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Capital Cooperage Co.. Office, 4th floor Shoaff building. (Opposite c h.)
Chaska Co., S., 610-612 Harrison — Notions. (1 sq. w. and 1 sq. n. of

c. h.)
Clark Fruit Co., 201 E. Columbia. (1 sq. n. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Coppock, S. P. & Sons, Co., Howell-st — Hardwood lumber. (Not reached

by car line.)
DeWald Co., The George; Calhoun and Columbia — Dry goods and affi-
liated lines. (1 sq. n. of c. h.)
Dreier Drug Co.. Calhoun and Columbia — Drugs and druggists' supplies.

1 sq. n. of c. h.)
Eckart (tred) Pa,cking Co., 1825-33 T\"est Main — Meats. (W. Main car.)
Excelsior Fruit and Oyster Co., 716 Harrison. (1 sq. w. of c. h. on W.

Mairt, and V2 sq. s.)
Fisher Bro.s. Paper Co., 130-32 W. Columbia. (1 sq. n. and 1 sq. w. of
c. h.)

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^^The Sign of Quality

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Maishall S. Mahurin

Guy M. Mahurin

Mahurin & Mahurin

JRCHITECTS

Swinney Block Fort Wayne, Indiana

PUBLIC WORK

Lincoln Life Building G. E. Bursley & Co. Warehouse

Rub-No-More Soap Works Sherman White & Co. Warehouse

Scottish Rite Cathedral bt. Patricks Church, Rev. J. F. Delaney

Rudisill School Fort Wayne Market Way

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A. Z. Polhamus
S. B. Bechtel

PRIVATE WORK

Jas. Shields

C. A. Dunkelberg
Dr. A. E. Bulson

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Ft. Wayne Produce Co., 230 E. Columbia — Meats. (1 sq. n. and 2 sq. e.

of c. h.)
Ft. Wayne Dental Depot, Lincoln Life Building — Dentists supplies. (1*^

sq. e. of c. h., on E. Berry.)
Ft. Wayne Drug Co., W. Wayne and Harrison. Drugs and druggists'

supplies. (1 sq. s. and 1 sq. w. of c. li.)
Ft. Wayne Hay and Grain Co., Office North American Building. (1 sq. e.

of c. h. on Berry, and % sq. s.)
Ft. Wayne Iron Store Co., 215-17 E. Columbia — Heavy hardware, black-
smiths' supplies, etc. (1 sq. n. and 1 Vi sq. e. of c. h.)
Ft. Wayne Oil and Supply Co., 225 E. Columbia — Oil, mill and plumbers'

supplies. (1 sq. n. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Ft. Wayne Optical Co., 1012 Calhoun — Optical supplies. (2i^ sq. s. of

c. h.)
Ft. Wayne Provision Co., 219 E. Columbia — Meats. (1 sq. n, and I14 sq.

e. of c. h.)
Ft. W^ayne Vulcanizing W^orks, 224 W. Main — Auto supplies, (li/^ sq.

w. of c. h.)
Freiburger, S. & Co., 119 E. Columbia — Leather and leather goods. (1

.sq. n. and 1^ sq. e. of c. h.
Hoemig Barber Supply Co., 1512 Wells. (Huffman car line.)
Heit Candy Co., 1329 Calhoun. (51/2 sq. s. of c. h.)

Hoffman, Charles, 1207 Calhoun — Vinegar and cider. (4V4 sq. s. of c. h.>
Holland Furnace Co., 116 E. Columbia — Furnaces. (1 sq. n. and Yz sq.

e. of c. h.)
Independent Rubber Co., 121 B. Columbia — Rubber goods. (1 sq. n. and

Y2 sq. e. of c. h.)
Independent Cooperage Co., Office Physicians' Defense Building. (1 sq. s.

and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Indian Refining Co. (Ft. Wayne Branch) — Foster-st and L. E. & W.

tracks. (Broadway and Taylor cars to Foster; walk south).
Indiana Paint and Varnish Co., E. Main and Clinton. (1 sq. e. of c. h.

on Main.)
Jones, M. L., 112 W. Wayne — Photographic supplies (1 sq. s. and Yz

sq. w. of c. h.)
Kaag, M. F. & Sons, 105 E. Columbia — China, queensware, cut glass,

silverware, etc. (1 sq. n. and % sq. e. of c. h.)
Kirbach, Max W., 2235 John — Cigars. (E Creighton car.)
Kirbach, Paul G., 2224 Gay — Cigars. (E Creighton car.)
Kraus & Apfelbaum, W. Main, south of junction of W. Main and L. E.

& W. tracks — Produce. (W. Main car to Davis; walk south.)
Laurents & Hartshorn Packing Co., Dwenger-av. (E. Main car.)
Leikauf Packing Co.. 1010 Wells. (Huffman car.)
Lucas, Chas. F., 235 E. Columbia — Butter and poultry. (1 sq n. and 2 sq.

e. of c. h.)
Meyer Bros. Co.. Columbia and Calhoun — Drugs and druggists' sup-
plies. (1 sq. n. of c. h.)
Moellering Bros. & Millard, 110 W. Columbia — Groceries and grocers'

supplies. (1 sq. n. and i^ sq. w. of c. h.)
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co., Pearl, between Maiden Lane and Webster —

Heavy hardware, blaclvsmiths' and general iron- workers' supplies. (2

sq. w. and 1 sq. n. of c. h.)
Nathan Grain Co., Office North American Building. (1 sq. e. and % sq.

s. of c. h.)
National Biscuit Co., 335 E. Wayne — Bakery goods. (1 sq. s. and 3 sq. e.

of c. h.)
National Mill Supply Co., 209-211 E. Columbia — Mill and factory sup-
plies. (1 sq. n. and V2 SQ- e. of c. h.)
P. & H. Supply Co., 225 E. Columbia — Plumbing, heating and mill sup-
plies. (1 sq. n. and 1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Paragon Cooperage Co., Office People's Trust Co., (1% sq. s. of c. h.)
Paulding Stave Co. — Cooperage.

Perfect, A. H. & Co., E. Columbia and Clay — Groceries, grocers' special-
ties and supplies. (1 sq. n. and 4 sq. e. of c. h.)
Pfeiffer, H., & Son, 109 East Columbia — Hardware. (1 sq. n. and % sq. e.

of c. h.)
Phelps, Chas. A., 236 West Main — Souvenirs and novelties. No. 11

Arcade, T\'. Berry-st, upstairs.
Pidgeon, C. T., Millinery Co., W. Wayne and Harrison — Millinery and

milliners' supplies. (1 sq. s. and 1 sq. w. of c. h.)
Protective Electric Supplv Co., 123 W. Columbia. (Downtown).
Roth, E. C. & Co., 1212 Rockhill — Granite.
Rothschild Bros. Paper Co., 319-21 E. Columbia. (1 sq. n. and 2Vt sq.

e. of c. h.)
Schefman, Abe, & Co,. Barr and Main — Commission. (2 sq. e. of c. h.

JOHN F. KING, ARCHITECT

ROOM 308 BANK BLOCK. FORT WAYNE. IND.

) OFFICE 488

) RESIDENCE 6819 RED

ESTIMATES FURNISHED
FEES REASONABLE

The Rub-No-More Co.

^Manufacturers of

Laundry Soap, Washing

Powder, Soap Chips

Stearic Acid and Red Oils

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GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE 173

Seavey Hardware Co., 119-21 "W. Main. (% sq. w. of c. h. )

Sherman White Co., Murray and Clinton — Eggs, butter, poultry. (Any

southbound car on Calhoun to Murray; walk ea.st).
Smick, W. M., & Co., 232 B. Main — Paper and office supplies. (1 sq. e. of

c. h.)
Standard Oil Co., 128 W. Columbia. (1 sq. n. and 1 sq. w. of c. h.) stor-
age station. Nickel Plate tracks and Leesburg road. (Ft. Wayne

branch.)
Swift & Co., 205 E. Columbia (Ft. Wayne branch) — Meats. (1 sq. n. and

1 sq. e. of c. h.)
Tagtmeyer Bros., 1116 Summit — Confectionery. (Lewis car).
Wayne Specialty Co., Lincoln Life Building — Fountain pens, (li^ sq. e.

of c. h. on E. Berry.)
Wayne Tobacco Co., 119 Washington-Bd-E. (2 sq. s. and y^ sq. e. of

c. h.)
Weil Bros. Co., 324 E. Columbia — Hides, furs and wool. (1 sq. n. and

3Vi sq. e. of c. h.)
Wiener & Co., 116 W. Columbia — Produce. (1 sq. n. and 1 sq. w. of c. h.)
Wilkens Bros. Packing Co., W. Main. (W. Main car).
Vail Cooperage Co., Office Calhoun and Jefferson, (3 sq. s. of, c. h.)

PROMINENT BUILDINGS

Aldiue Block — E. Berry, between Clinton and Barr; IV^ sq. e. of c. h.;
commercial and fraternal.

Anderson Block — Broadway and Jefferson; Broadway or Jefferson car to
W. Jefferson.

App Building- — Calhoun, between Wayne and Washington-Bd; 1^2. sq. s.
of c. h. ; commercial.

Arcade — W. Berry, between Calhoun and Harrison; y-i sq. w. of c. h. ;
commercial and offices.

Aug-er Block — E. Main, between Clinton and Barr; 1 sq. e. of c. h. ; com-
mercial.

Bank Block — Court and E. Main; opposite c. h; commercial and offices.

Banner Iiaunderlng- Co. Building-— 425-431 E. Columbia; (1 sq. n. and 4i/^
-sq. e. of c. hj)

Barnes Block (Wolf & Dessauer) — W. Berry, between Calhoun and Har-
rison; commercial, y^ sq. w. of c. h. '

Basb Block— W. Columbia and Harrison; 1 sq. w. and 1 sq. n. of c. h. ;
commercial. '

Bass Block — -Calhoun, between Berry and Wayne; y^ sq. s. of c. h.; 5
stories; banking and offices.

Bass Building- (see also Bass block) — E. Main and Clinton; 1 sq. e. of
c. h. ; publishing, printing and manufacturing.,

Bayer Buildiijg' — Barr and E. Wayne; i feq. s. and 2 sq. e. of c. h. ;
manufacturing.

Bowser Hall — Thomas, n. of E. Creighton-av; E. Creighton car to
Thomas; hall for assemblages.

Bursley Block — Calhoun, between Washington-Bd and Jefferson; 2l^ sq.
s. of c. h.; commercial.

Bursley (G. E.) & Co.'s Building- — E. Superior and Clinton; 2 sq. n. and
1 sq. e. of c. h.; wholesale.

Certia Block — Calhoun, between Berry and Wayne; % sq. s. of c. h.;
commercial. New Certia Building — Washington-Bd- \V; between Cal-
houn and Harrison. Garage and offices.

Citizens Trust Building- — E. Berry and Cltnton; % sq. e. of c. h.; bank-
ing and offices.

Dehm Block — -Calhoun and Jefferson; 3' sq. s. of,c. Ji.; commercial and
social.

Eagle Xiaundry Building- — 1802 Calhoun. (Any car going south on Cal-
houn). , I

Evans Block — E. Berr^, between Calhoun and Cliriton, y^ sq. e. of c. h. ;
commercial, manufacturing and offices.

Ewing- Building- — Main and Harrison; 1 sq. w. of c. h.; commercial.

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GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE 175

Elks' Temple — W. Berry and Maiden Lane. 1 1^ sq. w. of c. h. Dedicated
by tlie Ft. Wayne Lodge B. P. O. Elks, 1907. Constructed of pre.ssed
bricii and stone. Equipped with splendid social rooms, cafe, billiard
and pool rooms, bowling alleys and a large assembly liall for high-
class entertainments. Lodge room i.s one of the finest in the central
states.

JSiumaus Halle — ^Broadway and W. Creighton-av. Broadway or Belt
Line car to Broadway and W. Creighton-av. Modern social and ath-
letic building under control of Emmaus Lutheran congregation. Cost,
$20,000; dedicated Sept., 1911. In basement: 4 bowling alleys, pool
and billiard rooms. First floor: Ladies' social rooms, assembly hall,
reading room, dining rooin and kitchen. Second floor: Auditorium,
seating 5.50, with stage and dres.sing rooms.

X^sher Eath House — E. Wayne, between Calhoun and Clinton; 1 sq. s.
and \V2 sq. e. of c. h.; baths.

Pisher Building- (A. H. Perfect & Co) — E. Columbia and Clay; 1 sq. n.
and 4 sq. e. of c. h.; wholesale.

Plick BuHdingr — W. Berry, between Harrison and Webster, 1^/^ sq. w.
of c. h.; commercial.

Tt. Wayne Electric Works Office Building- — (See "Ft. Wayne Electric
Works" under "Manufacturing Industries"). Splendid new structure
of pressed brick and stone, to liouse the offices, sales, draughting, ac-
counting, filing and other departments of the Ft. Wayne Electric
Works, the factory buildings of which cover a large area. Offlce
building, of five stories and basement, is 60x140 feet in size, and af-
fords 50,400 square feet of space.

Tt. Wayne Frinting- Co. Building- — Washington-Bd-W, between Calhoun
and Harrison; 2 sq. s. and ^^ sq. w. of c. h.; printing.

Tester Building — Court, opposite c. h. ; commercial and banking.

Tox Building — Calhoun and Jefferson; 3 sq. s of c. h.; commercial.

Treiburger Block — E. Columbia, between Calhoun and Clinton; 6 stories;
commercial.

Oerman-American Trust Building — Calhoun and Holman; 6 sq. s. of c.

h. Commercial building contains also headquarters for 6 railroad

fraternal societies; equipment includes banquet hall, kitchen, lodge

room and cloak room.
Hanker Building — W. Berry, between Harrison and Webster; li^ sq. w.

of c. h. ; commercial, dancing academy.
Hattersley Block — E. Main, between Clinton and Barr; l^^ sq. e. of c.

h. ; commercial.
Home Telephone Building — Clinton and E. Main; commercial.
Home Telephone, South Branch Building — Masterson-av, between Cal-
houn and Clinton; commercial. (S. Wayne or Pontiac car.)
Indiana Turniture Co. Block — E. Main, head of Court; opposite c. h.
Indiana Printing Co. Plant — Harrison and Sixth; Huffman car to Sixth;
Kane Block (Seavey) — W. Main, between Calhoun and Harrison; % sq.

w. of c. h. ; commercial.
Xappel Building- — E. Wayne between Calhoun and Clinton; 1 sq s. and i^

sq. e. of c. h.; commercial, fraternal and social.
Keystone Block — Columbia, between Calhoun and Harrison; 1 sq. n. and

^ sq. w. of c. h.; commercial.
Xidd Building- — Fairfield-av. and Hendricks; Broadway car to Lavlna;

1 sq. e. and 1 sq. s. ; medical and manufacturing.

Klaehn ft Kelchlng Building — Washington-Bd-E, between Clinton and
Barr: 2 sq. s. and 1% sq. e. of c. h.)

Xnig^hts of Pythias Temple— Washington-Bd-W, between Calhoun and
Harrison; 2 sq. s. and % sq. w. of c. h. Commodious, modern fra-
ternal building, 3 stories in height; pressed brick and stone. Main
floor for commercial purposes; building fitted with splendid lodge
room, with audience balcony, banquet hall, club rooms, and all
quarters and equipment for modern society work. Cost of building
and fixtures, ?30,000; dedicated Sept. 1912.

Kunkle Building — Calhoun, between Wayne and Washington-Bd; lYz sq.
s. of c. h.; commercial.

JmSlxx. Block — Calhoun and Washington-Bd; 2 sq. s. of c. h. ; commercial,
fraternal and offices.

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You can preserve the shape,
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your clothes if you have a Wayne
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are more than a storage protection
for winter clothes in summer and
summer clothes in winter.

Wayne Cedared
Paper Wardrobes

are a protection for the clothes you
wear from week to week. They
keep dust, ashes, soot, moisture and
germs from your clothes during the
rest periods, and make them last
longer.

The Wayne Cedared Paper
Wardrobe (germ proof and air-
tight) is made of special paper and
cedarized by an exclusive process.

Your dealers have them in
complete assortments and all
sizes at 50c to $1.50 each.

WAYNE PAPER GOODS CO.

Home Phones: Office 867; Residence 1217

J. M. E. RIEDEL

ARCHITECT

SCHMITZ BLOCK

FORT WAYNE. INDIANA

FARMERS' MAILING LIST

ON PERFORATED GUMMED LABELS

Containing names and addresses of all Allen County farmers

Tfie only reliable list you can obtain — shows whether owner or tenant.
They are indispensable tp the merchant desiring to reach this class of trade.
I guarantee the reli^ability of these lists, and will refund postage on any un-
delivered mail sent to same. For samples or prices write

HENRY

1002 Phillips Street

HILLE

FORT WAYNE, IND.

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GUIDE TO FOBT WAYNE 177

Ziibrary Hall- — Calhoun and Lewis; 4 sq. s. of c. h. Home of Central
Catholic hish school for young men; athletic rooms; large assembly
room; social rooms; splendid equipment for school, social and athletic
purijoses. Auditorium seats 1,200.

Iiincoln liife Building- — E. Berry, between Clinton and Barr; home of
Lincoln National Life Ins. Co.; commercial, school and offices.

International (Weil) Boildingf — E. Columbia, between Barr and Lafay-
ette; 1 sq. n. and 2i/^ sq. e. of c. h.: commercial.

Iiibbing- Building- — E. Main, between Clinton and Barr; 1*4 sq. e of c. h. ;
commercial; 5 stories.

Marriotte Emporium Building- — E. Main, betwen Clinton and Barr; com-
mercial; 6 stories.

Masonic Temple — Clinton and E. "Wayne; 1 sq. e. and 1 sq. s. of c. h.
Four-story brick building occupied by Temple theatre and by the
Masonic bodies included in the Blue lodge and York Rite degrees. Con-
tains splendid quarters for conferring Masonic work, also commodi-
ous and well-equipped club rooms, banquet hall, etc Cost $75,000;
built 1S80-1883.

MacDoug-al Block — -Calhoun and Berry; opposite c. h.; commercial and

office.
Micliael Building- — Calhoun and Jefferson; 3 sq. s. of c. h. ; commercial
Miner Block — -E. Main and Clinton; 1 sq. e. of c. h.; commercial.
Minuet Building- — Washington-Bd-B, between Calhoun and Clinton; 2

sq. s. and V2 sq. e. of c. h. ; commercial; dancing academy.
Mossman, Yarnelle & Co. Building- — Pearl and Maiden Lane; 3 sq. w. of

c. h.. on Main; 1 sq. n.; wholesale.

and offices.
ITational Mill Supply Co. Building- — E. Columbia, between Clinton and

Barr; 1 sq. n. and 1% sq. e. of c. h.; commercial.

North American Building- — Clinton, between Berry and "Wayne; 1 sq. e.

and % sq. s. of c. h.; offices.
Odd Fellows Block — -"V^^ayne and Calhoun, 1 sq. s. of c. h. ; 5 stories;

commercial, fraternal.

Odeon Building- (Formerly Saengerbund) — -"W. Main and Maiden Lane; 2
sq. w. of c. h.; commercial and social.

Old National Bank Building- — Calhoun and Berry, opposite c. h. ; bank-
ing, school and offices.

Pag-e Building- — Washington-Bd-E and Clinton; 2 sq. s. and 1 sq. e. of
c. h.; printing and manufacturing.

People's Trust Building- — Calhoun, between "Wayne and Washington-Bd;
6 stories; banking and offices.

People's Store Block — -E. Berry, between Calhoun and Clinton; com-
mercial. (Opposite c. h.

Perfection Biscuit Co.'s Building- — -Pearl and Ewing; 3 sq. w. of c. h., on
Main, 1 sq. n. ; Manufacturing.

Pettit Storage Warehouse — E. Columbia, west of Lafayette; 1 sq. n. and
3% sq- 6- of c. h.; storage.

Physicians' Defense Building- — Clinton and E. "Wayne; i sq. s. and
1 sq. e. of c. h. ; home of Physicians' Defense Co., and Trade Mark
Title Co.; offices; 5 stories.

Pickard Block — E. Columbia, between Calhoun and Clinton; 1 sq. n. and

V2 sq. e. of c. h. ; commercial.
Pidg-eon Millinery Co.-Pt. Wayne Drug- Co. Building- — W. Wayne and

Harrison; 1 sq. s. and 1 sq. w. of c. h.; wholesale.
Pixley-Iiotig- Block — E. Berry, between Calhoun and Clinton, opposite

c. h.; commercial and offices.

Portland Apartments — Washington-Bd-W and Webster; 2 sq. s. and 2.

sq. w. of c. h. ; dwellings.
Rothschild Building- — E. Columbia, between Barr and Lafayette; 1 sq. n.

and 2 1^ sq. e. of c. h. ; commercial.

Rurode Building- — L-shaped building, fronting on Calhoun and on W.

Main; Calhoun entrance opposite c. h.; commercial.
St. James Apartments — W. Berry and Webster; 2 sq. w. of c. h. on

Berry; dwellings.

A FEW OF FORT WAYNES REPRESENTATIVE
CHURCH BUILDINGS,

sT\eer

YOM^/, S^iffffi

GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE 179

St. Patrick's Lyceum (connected with St. Patrick's Catholic Church) —
HarrisoTi and W. Butler. S. Wayne car to Butler; 1 sq. w. Contains
auditoiiuna seatinj? 800, with stage. Main floor: School and social
rooms, dining- room, kitclien and smoking room Basement contains
modern gymnasium.

Sphmitz Block — Washington-Bd and Calhoun; 2 sq. s. of c. h.; com-
mercial and Oilices.
11 sq. e; printing.

St. Paul's Iiutheran Parish House — Barr and Madison; 2 sq. e. and 4 sq.
s. of c. h. Corner stone laid May 11, 1913. School of St. Paul's
Evangelical Lutheran churcli occupies a portion of the building. So-
cial and educational center of tlie church. Cost $75,000. Size, 83 by
150 feet; constructed of pressed brick and stone. Main floor: Recep-
tion room, reading room, billiard and pool rooms, bowling alleys,
baths, etc. Second floor: Eiglit modern school rooms. Top floor:
Auditorium; seating capacity, 900; equipped with stage, dressing
rooms, etc. This floor also supplied with equipment for basketball,
indoor baseball and other sports. Kitchen in connection for use on
banquet and other social occasions.

Scottish Bite Cathedral — Washington-Bd-E. and Clinton. 2 sq. s. and
1 sq. e. of c. h. Magnificent, stone btiilding, the pride of the Masonic
fraternity of Indiana, is tlie most splendid structure in tlie world
devoted exclusively to Scottisli Rite worlt. Erected during 1908 and
1909; cost, $225,000. Dedicated, Nov., 1909, when a class of 291 took
the higlier degrees. Basement: Athletic rooms, check rooms, heating
and ventilating equipment. Main floor: Ball room or banquet hall
and kitchen. Second floor: Social rooms, ladies' parlors, secretary's
offlce and reading room. Third floor: Magnificent lodge room; with
large stage. Passenger elevator connects all uoors.

Saengferhund Building' — (See Odeon Building).

Schlatter Building* — -E. Coluinbia and Clinton; 1 sq. n. and 1 sq. e. of
c. h. ; commercial.

Shoaff Building — Calhoun and Berry, opposite c. h. ; city's largest offlce
building; 9 stories; banking, commercial and offices; new, modern.

Swinney Block — W. Main, opposite c. h. ; commercial and offices.

Tri-State Building — Court, Berry and Clinton, opposite c. h. ; com-
mercial, banking and offices.

Troy Iiaundry Building' — Pearl, between Webster and Ewing; com-
mercial. New building, Callioun, s. of Murray. (Pontiac or S. Wayne
car.)

Turnverein Vorwaerts Building — W. Superior, between Falrfield-av and
Fulton. W. Main car to Fairfield; 3 sq. n. "This imposing home of the
Turner society is one of the architectural ornaments of its section
of the city. Formerly occupied by Ft. Wayne College of Medicine;
now an ideal home of athletics. Built of pressed brick and stone.
Four massive columns supijort entrance to portico. Complete gym-
nasium and social rooms.

ITnion Building — B. Main, between Calhoun and Clinton; opposite c. h.;
commercial.

Wayne Knitting Mills Club House — Knitters-av; W. Main car to Knit-
ter's-av; 2 sq. n. Unique modern institution which marks a for-
ward step in industrial developinent of Indiana. Home and club house
for girls employed in Ivnitting mills; 3-story brick building; dormi-
tory provides model living rooms for 300 girls; large dining hall;
bowling alleys, pool rooms, social rooms, large assemply hall; cost
$50,000. Men have privilege of some athletic departments. Estab-
lished, 1911.

Weil Block — E. Columbia, between Barr and Lafayette; 1 sq. n. and
2y2 sq. e. of c. h.; commercial.

Weil Brothers Block — Calhoun, between Jefferson and Lewis. Depart-
ment store, 3 sq. s. of c. h.

Western Newspaper Union Buildings-Clinton, between E. Berry and E.
Wayne; 1 sq. e. and i^ sq. s. of c. h. ; printing.

White Apartments — W. Berry and Webster; 2 sq. w. of c. h., on Berry;
dwellings.

Wiebke Block — Calhoun and Columbia; 1 sq. n. of c. h.; commercial.

180

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MONROE W. FITCH & SONS

GENERAL INSURANCE
FARM AND CITY REAL ESTATE

OPPOSITE POST OFFICE FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

HENRY W. MEYER, Architect and Engineer

Ofhce Phone 668 OLD NAT. BANK, FORT WAYNE. IND.

Res. Phone 714

THE

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CLOAKS AND SUITS

ESTABLISHED 32 YEARS

730 CALHOUN sYrEET

GUIDE TO FOET WAYNE 181

NEAR-BY LAKE RESORTS

Thousands of Ft. Wayne people have their summer homes at near-by
lake resorts; so convenient are these, that many spend their evenings
and nights at the summer cottage and their regular working hours in
the city. Nearly all of these are reached by railroads, yet some of the
more difficult to reach are the choicest haunts of the fl.sherman. It is
impossible to enumerate any except the most important of these resorts.
Borne City (Sylvan lake)— G. R. & 1. to Rome City, Ind. One of the
most beautiful resorts in the central states. Artiricial lake, nearly 3
miles long by Vz mile wide. Spring- fed; plenty of pure spring water.
Summer home of thousands; beautiful cottages; tir.-;t-class hotel ac-
commodations; Rome City Cottagers' Association (mostly Ft. Wayne
people), and the G. R. & I. have done great work in creating a model
resort. Steamers and launches ply the lake. Island Park, a per-
fectly equipped Chautauqua resort, attracts large crowds.
Sylvan Iiake — (See Rome City).

Winona Iiake — Pennsylvania R. R. to Winona Lake, Ind. This, the great-
est of the we.^tern chautauquas, draws thousands annually on ac-
count of the session of the Winona Assembly and Summer Schools.
It is, however, an all-the-year resort, and the permanent population
is large because of the fall and winter sessions of the Assembly
schools. Lake contains about 1 square mile. Chautauqua session opens
about July 1 and closes about Aug. 20, followed by the greatest Bible
conference in the world. Hotel accommodations flrst-class; many
handsome summer homes in addition to permanent residences.
Iiake James — L. S. & M. S. R. R. to Angola, Ind.; trolley line to lake.
Popular resort; excellent hotel accommodations; hundreds of summer
cottages; lake is the largest in Indiana, except Wawasee — 5 miles by
Vz- Connected by Jimerson creek with Jimerson lake. Otter and
Marsh lakes connected with Lake James, furnishing about 10 con-
tinuous miles of boating.

Clear Iiake — L. S. & M. S. R. R. to Ray, Ind.; all trains met by auto-
mobile and iiorse-drawn vehicles. Popular resort, with hundreds of
summer residents; splendid hotel accommodations. Bathing especial-
ly good. Size of lake, 2 miles by 1 mile.

Big I^ake, or Tippecanoe Lake (Noble County) — Pennsylvania R. R. to
Columbia City; drive 10 miles north. Good game Ashing. Lake li/^xVi
mile. Directly north of Big lake, but not connected, are High and
Bear lakes. Loon lake, on Whitley-Noble county line, southeast, fav-
orite resorts for fishermen.

West Iiakes — (G. R. & I. R. R. to Rome City; drive 3 miles west. Fav-
orite game fishing*. Connected lakes, Waldron, Jones and Steinbarger,
all drained by Elkhart liver.

Wawasee Iiake — (Turkey Iiake) — G. R. & I. R. R. to Avilla; change to
B. & O. R. R. west to Syracuse or Wawasee. Largest of Indiana's
hundreds of lakes; area, 6 square miles; 5^ miles long by 1 mile to
1^ mile wide. Splendid resort for resident cottagers and tourists.
Wawasee Inn, Vawter Park, Jones' Landing, Pickwick Park, Kale
Island, Ideal Beach, Cedar Point and Morris Island are features.

Turkey I^ake — (See Wawasee).

Iiake Georg-e — L. S. & M. S. R. R., to Fremont, Ind.; all trains met by
conveyances. Popular resort for permanent summer residents and
tourists; good hotel accommodations; lake 50 to 60 feet deep, irregular
in outline.

Crooked Iiake — L. S. & M. S. R. R. to Angola, Ind.; trolley line to
Crooked Lake station; short walk. Popular resort for cottagers and
tourists; good hotel accommodations. Tributary to Crooked lake are
Loon, Center and Gage lakes.

Pleasant lake — L. S. & M. S. R. R. to Pleasant Lake, Ind. The town
extends around two sides of the lake; grounds beautiful and well-
kept. Connecting with Pleasant lake are Long, Golden, Hogback,
Silver, Ba.ss, Howard, and Otter lakes, all of a size larger than Pleas-
ant lake.

Fish Iiake — G. R. & I. R. R. to LaGrange, Ind.; here conveyances may
be secured. Popular for sportsmen. Other lakes in this (LaGrange)
county are Long, Pretty, Turkey, Little Turkey, CJrass, Oliver, Olin,
Witmer, Third, Dallas, and Atwood lakes, all good fishing resorts

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Tippecanoe Iiake (Kosciusko county) — Pennsylvania R. R. to Warsaw;

drive to lake. Size, I V, by H/o miles; waters are the deepest in In-
diana, a maximum of "121 feet. Otlier lal^es in this counly are De-
wart. INlilford, Webster, Rldinger, Pil^e, Barbee and Little Eagle.
Winona Lake, also in this county, is treated elsewhere.

Sliriner Lake — Pennsylvania R. R. to Columbia City. Carriages to
lake. Beautiful little body of water; good fishing. Lake long and
narrow. Other lakes in Whitley county: Blue River, Round, Cedar
Crooked, Big Cedar, Goose and Big Lake. (See Tri-Lakes").

Maxinkuckee Lake — Take N. Y. C. & St. L. R. R. (Nickel Plate) to Hib-
bard, Ind; conveyances meet all trains. World-famous Culver Mili-
tary Academy located on its shores. Town of Culver also situated on
the lake. Maxinkuckee is 3x2 miles in size. Excellent hotel accom-
modations. Hundreds of permanent cottagers.

Lake Everett — Beautiful resort a'bout 12 miles west of Ft. Wayne,
owned by Henry M. Williams. Now readied by attractive drive from
city. Electric line projected. Routes from city: Leesburg road, first
turn to right, after passing the Bass "Brookside" farm; also via
"Goshen" road, following painted signs on both roads.

Tri-Lakes — Pennsylvania R. R. to Columbia City; motor conveyance
meets all trains. The place known as the "Tri-Lakes Resort" com-
prises lands touching Round, Cedar and Shriner lakes. Good hotel
accommodations; many summer cottagers; favorite fishing grounds.

ALLEN COUNTY STATISTICS

Population 1860-1910 — The following figures show the growth in popu-
lation of Allen county: 1S60 — 29,382. 1S70 — 43,494. 1880—54,763.
1890 — 66,6S!i. 1900 — 77,270. 1910 — 93,386. Of the total number in
1910, there were 46,739 males and 46,025 females (white): 315 males
and 286 females (colored); 21 Chinese, Japanese and Indians: 9,251
w'ere foreign born whites. Number of dwellings, 20,282; number of
families, 21,128.

Apportionment of County Funds — The county auditor, in his semi-an-
nual disbursement of school and special funds to the township trus-
tee and the School City of Ft. Wayne, for the six months ending July
1, 1913, apportioned the following amounts from the several funds as
specified: Township fund ,$18,233.96; tuittion fund, $73,383.94; special
school fund, $80,844.71; road fund. $10,728.23; special road fund, $24,-
929.12; township poor fund, $5,267.22: library fund, $9,163.01: city
school bonds, $27,351.18: dog fund. $2,589.20; congressional interest,
$1,149.55: liquor license fund, $24,600; state apportionment, $60,610.44.
Total, $338,850.56. Of this total, the several townships received the
following amounts: Wayne, $18,752.04; Washington, $8,409.14;
Springfield. $8,598.87. St. Joe. $6,223.74. Perry, $5,541.19; Madison
$5,833.20: Monroe. $8,294.56; Marion. $5,033.75; Maumee, $5,879.59;
Milan, $7,130.09: Lake, $4,773.48; Jefferson. $7,032.39; Eel River, $5,-
164.37; Cedar Creek, $8,261.86; Adams, $9,623.38; Aboite, $5,175.05;
Pleasant, $5,846.91: Scipio. $2,275.55; Lafayette, $,995.64; Jackson,
$5,114.65; town of Grabill, $171.39.

Allen County Crops — Report for year ending January 1, 1912: Wheat^ — ■
No. acres, 39,824; No. bushels, 766,022; per acre, 19.18 bushels. Corn
— No. acres, 74,861; No. bushels. 3.233,075: average. 44.52
per acre. Oats — No. acres, 54,344; No. bushels. 2.184,856; average per
acre, 40.39 bushels. Rye — No. acres. 1,962; No. bushels, 32,894. Bar-
ley— No. acres. 864; No. bushels, 28,490. Buckwheat — No. acres, 10;
No. Ijushels, 87.

Allen County Fruit — Report for the year ending Jan. 1, 1912: Berries
— No. acres, 52: No. bushels, 2,965. Apples, pears, peaches and plums
— No bushels, 132.331.

Allen County Potatoes, Onions, Etc. — Report for year ending Jan. 1,
1912: Potatoes — No. acres. 2.338; No. bushels, 175,169. Onion.s — No.
acres, 63; No. bushels, 6,610. Tomatoes-— No. acres, 13; No. bushels. 64.

Allen County Timotliy, Alfalfa, Etc. — Report for year ending Jan. 1,
1912: Timothy — No. acres, 47.740: No. tons. 50,153. Alfalfa— No.
acres, 204: No. tons, 535. Prairie Meadow — No. acres, 8: No. tons, 5.
Clover Meadow — No. acres, 11,009; No. tons, 11,143; bushels clover
seed. 2 785.

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Allen County Horsos^No. on hand Jan. 1, 1912 — 12,589; selling value,
$1,301,815. On hand Jan. 1, 1911 — 13,089; selling value, $1,284,330
Sold during 1911 — 1,747; selling value. $292,831.

Allen County Mules — No. on hand Jan. 1, 1912 — 207; .selling value,
$21,410. No. on hand Jan. 1, 1911 — 140; selling value, $16,210. No.
sold during 1911 — 67; selling value, $6,140.

Allen County Milk and Butter — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1912:
No. cows milked, 10,708; selling value, $344,801. Gallons of milk
produced, 4,924,900; selling value, $573,465. Butter produced, 1,096,-
454 pounds; selling value, $235,887.

Allen County Live StoclE — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1912: Cattle
on hand Jan. 1, 1912 — 20,540; selling value, $489,699; No. sold, 5,894;
selling value, $191,561. Hogs on hand Jan. 1, 1912: 32,497; selling
value, $193,645. No. sold during 1911 — 41,235; selling value, $444,034.
Sheep on hand Jan. 1, 1912 — 14,663; selling value, $56,505; sold during
1911 — 13,574; selling price, $59,197.

Allen County Wool — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1912: No pounds
clipped, 115,727; selling value, $23,493.

Allen County Poultry and Hgge — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1912:
All kinds of poultry sold — 11,662 dozen; selling value, $70,821. Average
number of laying hens, 15,498 dozen; selling value, $78,409; Hens' eggs
produced, 1,431,293 dozen; selling value, $259,181.

Allen County Property Valuation — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1912:
Assessed valuation, less mortgage exmeptions, $60,004,890; mort-
gage e.\:emptions, $2,550,940; total, $62,555,830.

Allen County Pinances — Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1912 — $502,963.18;
amount received to Jan. 1, 1913 — $1,782,207.53. Total on hand and
received during 1912, $2,285,170.71. Total disbursed during 1912,
$1,762,035.63. In county treasury Jan. 1, 1913, $523,135.08.

Bog- Tax — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1912: Amount collected,
$3,525.95. Paid by township trustees for loss of sheep, etc., $1,054.40.

Roads — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1912: Total miles gravel roads,
223; expenditures for repairs, $30,728.71; expenditures for viewing
and surveying, $925.70; expenditures for bridges, $42,808.25. Town-
ship gravel road bonds outstanding, Jan. 1, 1912, $70,176.

Farms and Land Areas — No. townships, 20. Land area, 661 square
miles; population (1910), 93,386. Population per square mile, 141.3.
Rural population per square mile, 44.6. No. of farms, 4,666. No. of
acres, 405,852. Valuation, $12,812,150. Average value per acre, $31.75.

Naturalization Record — During 1911, there were 15 persons naturalized
in Allen county.

Marriag-e and Divorce — During 1911, 919 marriage licenses were granted
in Allen county, and 208 divorces granted.

Name of Allen County — Allen county is named for Col. John Allen.
During the period preceding the seige of Ft. Wayne by the Indian
tribes in 1812, the governors of Ohio and Kentucky took military
precautions against invasions by the red men. In May of that year,
Gov. Scott, of Kentucky, organized ten regiments. Among the many
patriots who eagerly enlisted was Col. Allen, who was placed in
command of the rifle regiment. He was a lawyer of distinction, and
a man of prominence and in great favor with his fellow-citizens. He
lost his life at the battle of River Raisin, ah oil portrait hangs on
the wall of the "Relic Room" in the court house.

Salaries of County Officials — Report for year ending Jan. 1, 1913. The
first figure in each instance indicates the total amount paid each
official; the second amount, in parentheses, is the salary figure)'
Clerk, $8,704.95 ($6,300). Auditor, $14,454.84 ($10,000). Treasurer
$13,815.58 ($9,000) Recorder, $6,044.30 ($3,500). Sheriff, $22,586 61
(4,003.30). Surveyor, $6,963.86 ($6,028.35). County superintendent.
$2,620.85 ($1,408.50). County assessor, $1,414.23 ($1,200). Coroner
$2,424.32 ($1,537.13). County Health Commissioner, $2,175.78 ($1,260)'
County commissioners (all), $6,279.99 ($5,999.92). County council
(all), ($140). County attorney, ($1,500). Pauper attorney, ($650).
Board of review, ($394.65). Truant officers, salary and expense
$1,138.50. Township assessors, ($8,800.50).

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Enumeration of Voters (Allen County) — The county auditor reported
in July, 1'J^'^, the" result of the enumeration of male inhabitants of
21 years and over. Tlie enumeration is fallen every six years.

Township White Colored Township White Colored

Wavne IS, 096 244 Kel River 279 0

Washington 1,945 4 Cedar Creelv 418 0

Springfield 442 0 Adams 1,586 3

St. Joseph 413 0 Aboite 276 0

Perry 355 0 Pleasant 378 0

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Madison 401 0 Scipio 119 0

Monroe 543 0 T,afayette 326 0

Marion 295 0 Jackson 236 0

Maumee

Milan 391 0 Totals 27.554 251

Lake 327 0 Grand Total 27,805

Jefferson 393 0 Total in Ft. Wayne only 19,254

Tax licvy (Allen County) — For 1914 — $.529 on each $100 valuation,
divided as follows: General fund, $.269; grade crossings, $.01; .iail.
$.01; county farm, $.02; bonds, $.07; bridges, $.09; gravel roads, $.06.

HISTORICAL SKETCH OF FORT WAYNE

The ground on which stands the modern city of Ft. Wayne is rich
in aboriginal tradition and historic interest. It is well known that long
before the white man visited the territory it had been the principal
inland point on the great water route between the mouth of the St.
Lawrence and the mouth of the Mississippi. A stretch of land of only
eight miles between St. Mary's river and Little river formed the water-
shed; over this narrow strip was conducted the portage for the canoes
and the belongin.gs of the red man. The important Miami village at
the confluence of the St. Mary's, the St. Joseph and the Maumee rivers
(now near the heart of the city) was l^nown as Ke-ki-on-ga.

As early as 1656, Nicholas Sanson made a map showing the Maumee
river and its connection with Lake Erie. Father Claude Allouez opened
his missionary efforts in 1660, resulting in the appointment of Robert
Cavelier, Sieur de LaSalle. by the king of France, "to penetrate farther
than has ever been done." There is a belief that LaSalle reached the
site of Ft. Wayne in 1670, though no authentic proof has appeared, but
Father Allouez himself was here shortly afterward.
FRANCE VS. ENGLAND.

In 1680, France established a military post here (See "First French
Fort"). The French remained in possession until their forts were de-
stroyed by the Indians in 1747. Two years later, the strongholds were
rebuilt, and were in possession of the French garrison when visited by
Capt. Bienville de Celeron of Canada. In 1763. however, the fort fell
to the British, under command of Ensign Holmes, who came from De-
troit. France then ceded to Great Britain the territory in its pos-
session. In this same year, Pontiac, the great Indian chieftain, aroused
the allied tribes. Holmes was enticed from the garrison through the
treachery of an Indian sweetheart and was murdered, and tlie Indians
came into possession of the fort. (See "British and French Forts"). In
1765, Lieut. James Eraser made a treaty with the Indians whicli caused
hostilities to cease for a time. In 1777 (Feb. 25) occurred the birth of
Hyacinth Lasselle, the first white child born on the site of Ft. Wayne.
He was long identified with the history of the place. In 1778, the troops
of Gen. Hamilton, passing southwesterly from Detroit to Kaskaskia
and Vincennes, traversed the site of the city of Ft. Wayne.
MASSACRE OF LABALME.

In 1780, LaBalme, a Frenchman who had come to America with La-
fayette, after visiting the deserted village of Ke-ki-on-ga with some
followers recruited at Vincennes and elsewhere, retired to Aboite creek
where, on the following niarht, his entire force M'as massacred by the
Miamis under Chief Little Turtle.

WASHINGTON'S LETTER.

In 1784, Gen. George "Washin.gton, in a letter to Richard Henry Lee,
urged the exploration of the region about Ke-ki-on-ga (See "Washing-
ton's Foresight"). The uprisings of the following years caused Wash-
ington to (Jetermine upon strong measures to protect the venturesome

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pioneers of the western settlements. Then came the years of warfare
which cost hundreds of lives of brave men who became a sacrifice to
the necessity for the westward march of civilization. In one battle alone,
fought within the limits of the present city of Ft. Wayne, 183 men were
killed, including twelve officers. The event is known in history as the
battle of Harmar's Ford. (See "Harmar's Ford, Site of"). But brighter
days were to dawn. Not, however, until the Indians under Chief Little
Turtle had brought death to hundreds and sorrow to many more. (For
the history of the defeat of St. Clair and the victorious campaign of
Gen. Wayne, see "Old Fort Wayne, Site of.")

PEACE RESTORED.

Following the treaties of peace, a little settlement commenced to
grow up about the stockade, and in 1795, Hyacinth Lasselle opened a
trading post within the fort. .lohn R. Hunt was born in the fort April
11, 1798. In 1800, the mother of Chief Richardville established a
portage for freight from St. Mary's river to Little river; she made a
fortune from the traffic. Richardville was the most wealthy Indian
chief in America ($200,000 in currency at the time of his death). In
1803. Louis Bourie, of Detroit, e^stablished a branch trading house at
the fort. Julv 4th was celebrated in 1810 for the first time, under direc-
tion of Capt. Rhea, then in command of the fort. The first courier with
mail and dispatches arrived that day, from Detroit. (For the thrilling
story of the siege of Ft. Wavne and its relief by Gen. William Henry
Harrison, in 1812, see "Old Ft. Wayne, Site of").

THE OLD FORT
In 1813, congress dispatched a regiment under Col. .Tohnson to drive
all troublesome Indians away from the region surrounding the fort;
their headquarters were at Ft. Wayne The treaty of peace between
Great Britain and the United States at the clo-e of the war which com-
menced in 1812, brought final peace with the Indians, as their conduct
had been largely influenced by the British. In 1815, the fort was re-
built, and in the following year the council house was supplanted by a
new structure fSee "Council House"). In April of 1819, the fort was
abandoned bv troops and it stood for many years as a reminder of the
earlier davs." The final block house wa=! not removed until as late as
1857. In 1819 James Riley, writing of Fort Wayne, declared it would
one day be "a depot of immense trade."

GREAT MEN OF EARLY DAYS.

The year 1818 brings to notice the names of the first of a list of
illustrious, progressive men w^ho helped to lay the foundation of Ft.
T\'avne's present greatness. It is possible only to mention them here.
Much of their work is detailed under the headings of "Historical Notes"
throughout this book. John B. Bourie was a prosperous trader; Samuel
Hanna and James Barnett opened a wholesale supply house. Francis
Comnaret. Alexis Coquillard and Ben.iamin B. Kercheval were the agents
of the American Fur Co. Geo. W. and Wm. G. Ewing opened their ex-
tensive trading operations in 1822, and in 1825, Peter Kiser established
himself as a butcher and issued rations to the Indians. Allen Hamilton
came, in 1823, as deputy register; he became confidential adviser of Chief
Richardville.

HELPED TO MAKE FT. WAYNE.
Amons: the well-known residents of Ft. Wayne between the years
1812 and 1830. in addition to those already mentioned were William
Snttenfield, Robert Hood, Abner Gerard, Samuel Sauer, F. D. Lasselle.
Wm. S. Fdsall, .lames Aveline, Peter Gibeaut, Francis Minie,
John B. Bequette, Ben.i. Smith. Anthony L. Davis, Stephen Coles. Joseph
and Thomas W. Swinnev. Thomas Johnson, .lames and Samuel Lillie,
Anthony Lintz, Dr. Lewis G. Thompson, O. W. .Tefferds, Henry Cooper.
Beni. Cushman, I. D. G. Nelson, David H. Colerick, John Cochrane. M.
"W'. Huxford, James B. Dubois. Jesse L. Williams. Henry Rudisill, Royal
W. Tavlor. Philo Taylor, Samuel Freeman. F. P. Randall. Henry and
John Steer. Thomas ' Hamilton. William Rockhill, Hugh Hanna. .John
Malors. John Spencer. John E. Hill, Thomas Tisrar. Geo. W. Wood, John
M. Wilt, L. P. Ferrv, Philo Rumsev. Maj. Samuel Edsall, Robt. S. Flem-
ing. Wm. H. Coombs, Michael Hedekin, Plugh McCulloch. Marshall S.
Wine'=;, John Trentman. Oliver P. Morgan, Wm. N. Hood, Joseph Holman,
David Pickering. Dr. James Ormiston, Capt. Robt. B.-ackenridge, Philip
C. Cnok, Isaac Marquis. Absalom Holcomb, Dr. Trevitt. John Tipton.
S. C. "Vance. Alexander Ewing. John L Davis, Calvin Fletcher, David
Burr, Robert John, Zene Henderson.

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CANAL AND RAILROAD.

It was the enterprise of these men that built up the community to
such a recognized degree that in the early thirties (following the or-
ganization of tlie county in 1823, the platting of the village in 1825 and
the incorporation of the town in 1829) that the movement for the build-
ing of the great Wabash & Erie canal was found possible of accom-
plishment. The city charter was adopted in 1840. (See "City Charter.")
The canal was completed in 1843 (See "Wabash & Erie Canal"). The
first railroad train reached Ft. Wayne over the tracks of the IMttsburg,
Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad November 15, 1854. From that time
forward the growth of the city has been steady and substantial.
Through the disastrous period of the civil war it held its place among
the loyal communities of the north. (See "Allen County in the Civil
War"). The period since the war has been one of upward progress. No
better record of this fact can be gained at the present time than a
careful consideration of the many-sidedness of the progressive interests
outlined in this handbook which is designed to tell, without flourish or
vain words, the cold facts concerning the various present-day activities
of the people of Ft. Wayne.

ABOUT FORT WAYNE

Iiincoln Higliway — Fort Wayne is one of the important cities on the line
of the proposed Lincoln Highway, to be established between New
York City and San Francisco. The road will be 2,945 iniles in length,
about 200 miles shorter than the inost direct rail route. The con-
struction work will cost about $12,000 per mile, toward which the
Lincoln Highway association proposes to pay at least $2,000 per mile.
It is proposed to construct a concrete road fifteen feet in width. The
highway was dedicated on the night of October 13, 1913, when a gen-
eral cele1)ration of illumination, parade and speechmaking took place
along the entire route.

Washing-ton's Foresig-lit — That Gen. George Washington was fully
aware of the importance of the ground on which Ft. Wayne now
stands and predicted that it would doubtless be "a very important
post for the Union," is shown in the following extract from a letter
written by him in 1784, to Richard Henry Lee: "Would it not be
worthy of the wisdom and attention of congress to have the western
waters well explored, the navigation of them fully ascertained and
accurately laid down, and a complete and perfect map made of the
country at least as far westerly as the Miamis running into the Ohio
and Lake Erie, and see how the waters of these communicate with
the river St. Joseph, which empties into Lake Michigan and with the
Wabash? For I cannot forbear observing that the Miami village
points to a very important post for the Union." (For Washington's
subsequent actions, see "Harmer's Ford" and "Old Fort Wayne").

Port "Wayne's Slog-an — ^The "bugle call" of Fort Wayne is: "Fort
Wayne With Might and Main!" It was adopted by Commercial Club
of Fort Wayne following a contest inaugurated by the Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette which offered a prize for the best suggestion. The
late Miss Jennie Wilson, of Columbia Citv. originated the slogan.

City Charter — The original city charter of Ft. Wayne, written by Hon.
F. P. Randall, was approved by the general assembly Feb. 22, 1840;
it provided for the incorporation of the city.

Incorporation — The incorporation of Ft. Wayne as a town oc-
curred Sept. 7, 1829. On Sept. 14, at the house of Abner Gerard, the
first town election was held, resulting in the choice of the following
members of the board of trustees: Hugh Hanna, John S. Archer,
Wm. G. Ewing, Lewis G. Thompson and John P. Hedges. However,
the growth of the town necessitated the adoption of a charter, as
above noted. The first officers, elected in 1840, were: Mayor, George
W. Wood; recorder, F. P. Randall; attorney, F. P. Randall; treasurer,
George F. Wright; high constable, Samuel S. Morss; collector, Sam-
uel S. Morss; assessor, Robt. E. Fleming; market master, James
Post; street commissioner, Joseph H. McMaken; chief engineer, Sam-
uel Edsall; lumber measurer, John B. Coconour. The first city coun-
cil consisted of William Rockhill, Samuel Edsall, Thomas Hamilton,
Wm. S. Edsall, Madison Sweetser and Wm. M. Moon.

City Seal — The seal of the city of Ft. Wayne was designed by Hon.
F. P. Randall, in 1S58. Face: Pair of scales; beneath the scales a
sword and Mercury's wand, crossed; above the scales the word Ke-ki-
on-ga; around the edge the words, "City of Ft. Wayne."

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Mayors of Pt. Wayne — Following are the names of the men who have
held the position of mayor of Ft. Wayne: 1840, Geo. W. Wood; 1842.
Joseph Morgan; 1843, Henry Lotz; 1845, John M. Wallace; 1846, W. M.
Huxford; 1849, Wm. Stewart; 1852, P. G. Jones; 1853, Chas. Whit-
more; 1855, Wm. Stewart; 1857. Sam'l S. Morss; 1859, E. P. Randall;
1865, James L. Worden; 1867, Henry Sharp; 1869, F. P. Randall; 1874,
Chas. A. Zollinger; 1885, Chas. F. Muhler; 1S89, Daniel L. Harding;
1891, Chas. A. Zollinger; 1893 (to fill unexpired term), H. P. Scherer;
1895, C. B. Oakley; 1897, H. P. Scherer; 1901, Henry C. Berghoff; 1905,
W. J. Hosey; 1909, Jesse Grice; 1913, W. J. Hosey.

Iiand Office — Following the treaty of St. Mary's, congress on May 8,
1822, passed an act establishing a land office at Ft. Wayne. Presi-
dent Monroe, in the following year, appointed Joseph Holman of
Wayne county receiver of public moneys; and Samuel Vance, of
Dearborn county, register. The office was opened in the old fort Oct.
22, 1823. The principal purchasers at the opening sale were John
T. Barr, of Baltimore, and John McCorkle, of Piqua, Ohio. Successive
receivers were Daniel Reid, Samuel . Lrewis, I. D. G. Nelson. Regis-
ters: J. W. Borden, Wm. Polke, Wm. S. Bdsall.

Voters of Port Wayne — The 1913 report of official enumeration of Wayne
Township trustee showing the number of voters in Fort Wayne was
as follow.s:

Ward. White. Colored. Total. Ward. White. Colored. Total.

1 1,683 44 1,727 8 1,574

f 1,462 40 1,502 9 1,633

3 1,182 67 1,250 10 2,003

4 1,491 12 1,503 Prec. A . . 579

5 1,572 0 1,572 Prec. B .. 341

7 '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.1.801 38 1^845 Totals 18,096 244 18,340

Beg-istration of Voters — In the fall of 1913, the total number of voter.-;
registered and entitled to vote at the municipal election in November,
1913, was 14,779.

Ft. Wayne's Rivers — Three rivers — St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee
— form a junction near the geographical center of Ft. Wayne — about
7 squares northeast of tlie court house. The St. Mary's rises in Ohio
and flows northwest. The St. Joseph rises in Michigan and flows
southwest. The two meet to form the Maumee, which flows north-
east and empties into Lake Erie at Toledo, Ohio. Within the city
of Ft. Wayne, there are 9 miles of river banks. (See "Civic Im-
provement Associations" under "Parks").

Altitude of Pt. Wayne — Ft. Wayne is 775 feet above sea level. A study
of the map of the region shows that in the glacial period the move-
ment of an immense deposit of earthy substance in a southwesterly
direction, formed an elevated section on the southwesterly border
of which Ft. Wayne is situated. This elevated section caused a pe-
culiar course for the three rivers which is an interesting study of
which lack of space forbids a discussion here.

Public Comfort Stations — Nortlieast corner c. h. square. Main and Court.
At great expense, a comfort station for men and a comfort station
for women were established in 1911. Entrances lead to well-lighted,
modern, sanitary rooms.

Anti-Smote Nuisance Movement — Considering that other cities should
"follow our smoke" only in a figurative sense, the Ft. Wayne Civic
Improvement Association induced Mr. O. N. Guldlin, president of the
Western Gas Construction Co., to become the chairman of a com-
mittee to investigate the matter of smoke elimination. Mr. Guldlin.
in February, 1912, selected the following committee of factory and
railroad men, and their efforts have been productive of great good
along the lines of education and the application of practical smoke-
eliminating methods and appliances: T. W. Stone, F. J. Thieme, E.
A. Barnes, A. S. Bond, C. A. Borts, E. S. Myers, J. A. Frei, A.- A.
Bowser, B. H. Danforth, O. C. Wright, C. R. Colmey, H. E. Crane.
K. M. Cressler, S. B. Fleming. G. W. Smith. L. A. Centlivre, W. C.
Rastetter, F. M. Baldwin and J. J. Muir.

Birth Record — For the year 1912: No. of births in Ft. Wayne. 1,410,
of which 710 were boys and 700 girls. Of this number. 8 were col-
ored— 6 girls and 2 boys. No. of births in Allen county outside of Ft.
Wayne. 535. Grand total, 1,945.

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Anti-Ply Movement — Following a preliminary movement on the part of
the Woman's League, the fight against the disease-breeding house-fly
was taken up in earnest in the spring of 1913, through the medium
of the Parent-Teacher clubs of the public schools, the co-operative
support of the board of health and of citizens in general. The work
of education was varied in character, and included lectures and
motion pictures illustrating the destructiveness of the fly.

Death Becord — For the year 1912: No. of deaths, 873, of which number.,
252 died at the hospitals; of this latter number 120 were out-of-town
patients. During the year, a total of 716 burial permits were issued,
many of tliese permitting the burial of remains brought here from
elsewhere. Death rate: In 1910 — 12.20 per thousand; in 1911 — -12.70
per thousand; in 1912 — 12.10 per thousand. The deaths at the Indiana
School for Feeble Minded Youth are computed in the 1912 records
only. Figures showing decrease in number of deaths from contagi-
ous and other diseases: Typhoid fever — In 1911, there were 10 deaths;
in 1912, 8 deaths, 5 of which occurred at state institution which does
not figure in the 1910 calculation. Tuberculosis — In 1903, there were
80 deaths; in 1907, 94 deaths; in 1909, 77 deaths; in 1910, 71 deaths;
in 1911, 59 deaths; in 1912, 61 deaths, of which 9 were at the state
institution which does not figure in the other calculations. Outside
of Ft. Wayne in Allen county, during 1912, there were 303 deaths.
Total number in county in 1912, 1,176.

Track Elevation — The immense project of the elimination of all grade
railroad crossings in Ft. Wayne, which is now being carried forward,
will involve the expenditure of $1,500,000 before the contemplated
work is completed. During its transition frona a big town to a mod-
ern city — especially during the years from 1S97 to 1909, every city
council struggled with the question of track elevation. A state law,
enacted in 1905, popularly known as the "Ft. Wayne Track Elevation
Law," was found to be insufficient in providing tlie city with power
to proceed with the needed work, as the acts of the city council and
board of public works were invalid unless approved by the courts;
this law also provided that not more than 65 per cent of the cost
within the city limits should be borne by the railroads. The legis-
lature of 1907 passed a new law whereby the city was required to pay
no part of the expense of elevation between street crossings, and
only a part of the cost at street crossings. The cost is apportioned
as follows: The railroads, 75 per cent., the city, 25 per cent., except
in case a street railroad uses the street over which the railroad track
has been elevated, in which case the railroads pay 75 per cent., the
city 15 per cent., and the street railway 10 per cent. All crossings of
the Pennsylvania and the TS^abash railroads west from Calhoun-st
have been eliminated, and, in addition, a new crossing — Harrison-st — ■
has been opened beneath the tracks. The elimination of the grade
crossings has also hastened the erection of two magnificent railway
passenger stations, those of the Pennsylvania lines and the Wabash
system.

Internal Revenue — Deputy Revenue Collector C. M. Blue, of the sixth
district, from his headquarters. Ft. Wayne, gives the following figures
showing the amount of revenue collected from those who pay tribute
to the national government in the form of taxes for goods manu-
factured and sold, covering a period of the fiscal year ending July 1,
1913:

July, 1912 $38,269.92 January, 1913 $24,652.16

August 38,006.56 February 24,122.10

September 34,608.89 March 26,929.47

October 29,098.84 April 33,788.27

November 26,596.62 May 38,778.16

December 31,718.68 June 48,255.52

Total $394,825.19

To this total should be added a special tax amounting to $26,287.94,
making a grand total for the year of $421,113.13.

Tax Iievy, City — Tax levy for 1914: $1.16 on each $100 of property
valuation, divided as follows: Appropriation account, $.855; park
fund, general expenses, $085; park fund, park music. $.005; sinking
fund, $.05; track elevation, $.10; garbage plant fund, $.03; playground
fund, $.0125; policemen's pension fund, $.01; firemen's pension fund.
$.01; monument fund, $.0025.

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Dwelling- Houses and Families (Census 1910). Total number of dwell-
ings in Ft. Wavue, 13,879. Total number of families, 14,652, 1913 —
number of dwellings, 15,000; number of families, 16,000. (See "Real
Estate Movement").

Pt. "Wayne Corporations — On March 1, 1913, the Internal Revenue de-
partment iei)orted 252 corporations engaged in business within the
limits of the city of Ft. Wayne.

Women's JPutolic Best Boom — Main floor of court house.

BASEBALL

The fame of Ft. Wayne as a baseball town became so wide-spread
soon after the organization of the celebrated Kekionga team in 1868,
that the city was admitted to the National League in 1S71, together
with Boston, Chicago, Cleveland. Troy, New York. Washington and
Rockford. In later years, the city was represented in the following
leagues: Northwestern, Indiana State, Western, Interstate, Western
Association and Central.

Louis Heilbroner, office, Shoaff Building, Fort Wayne, is the presi-
dent-secretary-treasurer of the Central league; the directorate consists
of the presidents of the clubs. Salary limit, $2,500 per month; players,
fourteen.

Exceptional pains and a large amount of time have been required
to secure the data concerning the earliest days of the national game in
Ft. Wayne. However, the information here given reflects quite clearly
the early days of the sport. This data includes:

(a) The history and records of the Kekionga team from 1868 to 1871.

(b) The record of Ft. Wayne in the various leagues, giving, when
possible. \he name of the league, the order of the standing of the teams
at the close of the season, the names of ofHcials of the association and
team, and such other mention as will add interest.

(c) The records of the individual players of the Central league team
of 1912 and 1913.

(d) A history of the famous Shamrock team.

(e) A history of the Trolley Baseball League.

(f) A history of the Ft. Wayne Shop League.

League baseball, together with the incidents which led up to the
formation of the Kekionga team are given in chronological order.

KEKIONGA S ORGANIZED.
1868 — Charles F. Taylor, then actively engaged in newspaper work in
Ft. Wayne, on his return from an eastern trip where he became en-
thused with the baseball spirit, proposed to R. J. Fisher and others
the formation of a baseball team. Mr. Fisher is the assistant treas-
urer of the Bass Foundry and Machine Works at the present time.
Mr. Taylor and Mr. Fisher spread their enthusiasm and a meeting
for organization was held on the north steps of the old court house.
The name chosen for the team was the "Kekiongas," adapting the
Indian name for the Miami village which occupied the site of the
present Lakeside. Among the members of this original team were:
Frederick Gorham, of the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Trust Co.; Chas. D.
Gorham, of Ft. Wayne (retired), former superintendent of the Nickel
Plate road; Hugh M. Diehl, late air-brake instructor of the
Pennsylvania lines; Cassius Miller, a Chicago salesman, William H.
McMuilan, of Ft. Wayne: Geo. J. E. Mayer, deceased; John W. Stoph-
let, deceased; Martin Miller, deceased.

Although the first season was spent largely in organization and
training, the team met other amateur teams, some of whom came
from a considerable distance. Mr. Taylor was the president of the
club, and Mr. Fisher the secretary and treasurer. Grounds were
established in Nebraska, south of Main street on the historic civil
war grounds. Camp Allen. Max. Nirdlinger, (see record of 1871) was
an enthusiast who showed his interest in a financial way. During
the season, the Baltimore Orioles, a team which had been playing
in poor luck, came to Ft. Wayne. Here it was disbanded, and the
Kekiongas picked up four of its best players — ^Robert Matthews,
(reputed inventor of the curved ball and slow drop ball), "Pat"
Cassidy, Kelley and James Foran.

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CHAMPIONS OP INDIANA.

1869 — The citizens assisted the baseball team to improve their grounds
at Camp Allen. The chief games of the season were with the
Cincinnati Reds. On the home grounds, the score stood: Cincinnati,
41, Kekiong-as. 7. On the Cincinnati grounds, the score was: Cin-
cinnati, 86, Kek'ongas, 6. The lineup in these games was as follows:
Price, lb: Mayer, c; Smyser, cf; Bacon, ss: Dawson, 2b; Lumbard. rf:
Towne, 3b; Kaney, If; Cassidy, p. Games with amateur teams at
home resulted as follows: Unions, 32, Kekiongas, 48. Keystones, 5,
Kekion.gas, 64. During this year, several players participated whose
names do not appear in the above lineup, including Schroeder,
Sprandle, Wilding, Stophlet, Daugherty and Bayless.

1870 — This was a great year for baseball in Fort Wayne, and the town
went wild over the game. The Kekiongas became the champions of
Indiana, and were in demand in various large cities. The citizens
assisted in the erection of a fine grandstand at the baseball grounds
in Nebraska, the central covered portion of which was called "The
Grand Duchess." Following are the records of some games T'layed
during the year: .Tune 26 — Indianapolis, 27, Kekiongas, 41. .Tuly 4 — ■
Indianapolis, 27, Kekiongas, 50. (Game lasted 4 hours). July 11 —
Rockford, 32, Kekion.gas 3. July 14 — Red Stockings, Cincinnati,
(world's champions), 70, Kekiongas, 1. Sept. 1 — -Logansport, 11, Ke-
kiongas, 36. Oct. 20 — Chicago White Stockings, 15, Kekiongas, 2.
Oct. 24 — Chicago Aetnas, 9, Kekiongas, 8. At the close of the latter
game, Chicago rowdies stoned the omnibuses in which the boys rode
to their hotel, and some were injured by broken glass. Such ex-
periences were common, however. Following are the players who
met the White Stockings: Matthews, Lennon, Mayer, Stophlet, Kelley,
Carey. Forker, Bacon, Williams. The lineup in the game with Rock-
ford was: Mayer, c: Bayless, rf; Wheeler, cf; Kelley, p; Slocum, 3b;
Bacon, ss; Dawson. 2b; Schroeder, lb.

IN NATIONAL, LEAGUE.

1871 — This year found Ft. Wayne In National League ball, which dates
from this time. Early in the season, the Kekiongas played games
with results as follows: Rockford Forest City team, 17. Kekiongas,
13. Cleveland, 0, Kekiongas 2. Chicago Aetnas, 9. Kekiongas. 29.
Chicago White Stockings. 14, Kekiongas. 5. Washington Olympias.
6, Kekiongas, 12. The players for the season, with slight changes,
were: Williams, 3b; Matthews, p; Foran. lb; Goldsmith, ss; Lennon,
c; Carey, 2b; Mincher, If; Donnelly, cf; Kelley. rf. The teams which
formed the National League, together with the record for the sea-
son, were as follows:

Team Games Won. Games Lost. Pet

Philadelphia Athletics 22 7 .758

Chicago 20 9 .689

Boston 22 10 .655

Washington Olvmpies 16 15 .512

Trov Haymakers 15 15 .500

N. Y. Mutuals 17 18 .485

Cleveland 10 19 .344

Ft. Wayne Kekiongas 7 .21 .250

Rockford 6 20 .230

A MEMORABLE TRIP.

Following is a complete summary of the result of the memorable
trip of the Kekiongas during the entire season of 1871:

May 4 — Cleveland Forest Citys. 0, Kekiongas, 2. This was the lowest
score made by any club in the United States up to that time. All
balls at that time were very "lively" and a good batter could send
them an immense distance.
. May 10— Chicago Aetnas. 9, Kekiongas, 29.

May 13 — Chicago White Stockings, 14. Kekiongas, 5.

Mav 15 — Washington Olympics, 6. Kekiongas, 12.

May 23 — Rockford Forest Citys, 17, Kekiongas, 13.

May 26 — Cleveland Forest Citys. 7, Kekiongas, 16.

June 6 — Hamilton (O.) Resolutes, 1, Kekiongas, 36.

June 7 — -Antioch, Ohio. 2, Kekiongas, 40.

June 8 — Indianapolis Plippers, 0, Kekiongas, 34.

June 15 — Pittsburgh Enterprise, 4, Kekiongas, 36.

June 16 — Easton (Pa.) Neptunee, 2, Kekiongas, 17.

June 17 — Troy Putnams, 3, Kekiongas, 23.

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June 19 — Troy Haymakers, 3, Kekiongas, 6. This game broke up in a
row. R. J. Fisher says: "I had a lively time getting our money,
and caught the last coach as our train pulled out for Boston. The
excited crowd almost pulled me to pieces when we started for the
train."

June 20 — Boston Lowells, 2, Kekiongas, 10.

June 21 — Boston Red Stockings, 21, Kekiongas, 0.

June 22 — Brooklyn Atlantics, 22, Kekiongas, 5.

June 26 — New York Mutuals, 3, Kekiongas, 5.

June 27 — Brooklyn Eckfords, 6, Kekiongas, 1.

June 29 — Elizabeth (N. J.) Resolutes, 5, Kekiongas, 17.

June 30 — -Philaaelphia Olympics, 4, Kekiongas, 16.

July 1 — Philadelphia Athletics, 20, Kekiongas, 3.

July 5 — Baltimore Pastimes, 6, Kekiongas, 14.

.July 7 — Washington Olympics, 3 2, Kekiongas, 12.

July 8— Washington Olympics, 15, Kekiongas, 7.

.July 12 — -Boston Red Stockings, 30. Kekiongas, 9.

July 15 — Brooklyn Eckfords, 5, Kekiongas, 12.

July 20 — Philadelphia Athletics (World's Champions) 26, Kekiongas,
7.

.Tuly 26 — New York Mutuals, 12, Kekiongas, 9.

R. J. Fisher took the team on this trip. At the time, Sam Nirdlinger,
brother of Max. was in Ft. Wayne on a vacation visit. Mr. Fisher in-
duced him to accompany the team. Mr. Nirdlinger, who became knov/n
later as Sam Nixon, of the firm of Nixon & Zimmerman — is one of
America's theatrical magnates, having at the present time the control
of 150 theatres.

The team played many games on the home grounds in 1871, and in
neighboring cities. In this year, "Cap" Anson was a member of the
Rockford team, and many men who became famous in baseball circles
in succeeding years were opponents of the boys who composed the
Kekionga team. A. G. Spalding entered upon his baseball career at this
time, being interested in the Chicago team.

Interest in the national game suffered a relapse with the opening of
the baseball season in 1872. Some of the players were absorbed by
other teams, the original baseball grounds were cut up into building
lots, and there was a general feeling that the sport had seen its best
days. Rowdyism reigned in many places where the game was played,
and the sport degenerated from the high place which the public had
given it. Many amateur contests were held during the years which
followed, and one of the favorite diamonds was located on the property
between Calhoun and Clinton-sts, south of Wallace. One of the spirited
games recorded during the year 1874, was between the "Hamilton
House Cake Eaters" and the "Sturgis House Pie Biters, ' when a score
of 23 to 32, respectively, was made. At another time in 1874 the Philos
made a score of 33 against 10 for the Clippers.

"Golden Eag-les" and "Metropolitans."

It was during these days that two crack amateur teams provided ex-
citement for Fort Wayne and vicinity, the "Golden Eagles" and the
"Metropolitans." The former was succeeded by the latter, and both
made splendid records.

In the fall of 1882 a fresh enthusiasm broke out, and the citizens,
headed by Max Nirdlinger, who has been of such assistance during
the earlier years, backed a team in the Northwestern league the follow-
ing season." The condensed record of the succeeding years follows.

NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE.

1883 — Northwestern League. President, Max Nirdlinger; captain. Jack
Remsen. The following teams composed the league: Ft. Wayne,
Toledo, Springfield, Grand Rapids, Quincy, Saginaw, Peoria, Bay
City.

WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP DECIDED HERB.
In 1883, the eyes of baseballdom were upon Ft. Wayne when the

, final game of a world's championship series was played here between
the Chicago and Providence teams of the major leagues. The scene
of the contest was the old fair grounds which occupied the site of
the present Swinney Park. Each team had won one of the three con-
tests, and Fort Wayne was chosen as neutral grounds on which to
hold the final battle. Chicago won over Providence after a terrible
slaughter, which is illustrated by the fact that of the first three
Chicagoans at bat two made home runs and one made a three-basrger.
Among the Chicago players were Pfeffer, Williamson, Anson, Gore,

GUIDE TO FOBT WAYNE 199

Dalrymple, Kelly and Corcoran, while Ward, Gilligan, Joe Starr, Jack
Farrell, Jerry Denny, Arthur Irwin, Cliff Carroll and Tommy Mur-
phy were among the Providence players. An immense crowd of
visitors and nearly all of the local populace witnessed the contest.

1884 — Northwestern League. President, Max Nirdlinger. Manager,
"Bob" Smith. Captain, Harry Smith. Teams — Ft. Wayne, Terre
Haute, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Grand Rapids, Quincy, Minneapolis,
Peoria, Saginaw, Stillwater, Muskegon, Bay City (succeeded by
Kvansville). For lack of financial support, the Ft. Wayne team dis-
banded Aug. 5. President Nirdlinger reported his personal loss at
$1,800.

1SS5, 1886, 1887 — None.

STATE LEAGUE.

ISSS — Indiana State League.— President, D. C. Fisher; manager, Gart
Shober; secretary, Louis Heilbroner; captain, Wm. Myers. Teams —
Logansport, Elkhart, Lafayette, Marion, Frankfort, Ft. Wayne. League
disbanded before close of season.

1889 — None.

1890 — Indiana State League. Wm. Meyer, manager; Louis Heilbroner,
secretary. Season opened witli Anderson, Ft. Wayne. Muncie, Peru,
Marion, Bluffton, Elkhart, Kokomo. Early in July, Bluffton, Elkhart
and Marion dropped out. Logansport came in, and an unsuccessful
attempt made to complete tiie season with six teams; disbanded
.luly 25. Pennant awarded to Anderson.

1891 — Northwestern League. President, Wm. Meyer; secretary, Louis
Heilbroner; manager, G. M. Hecker. Order of teams at time of dis-
banding, July 31: Bvansville, Grand Rapids, Ft. Wayne (3d), Terre
Haute. Four other teams, as follows, dropped out of the original
organization in the order named: Bay City, Detroit, Peoria and
Dayton.

WESTERN LEAGUE.

1892 — Western League. Wm. Meyer, manager. Teams succeeded St.
Paul, but a revision of the league, changing froin 8 to 6 teams sliut
out Ft. Wayne after a brief season of playing, and its members
were absorbed into other teams, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Columbus,
Omaha, Toledo, Kansas City.

1893, 1894, 1895 — None.

INTERSTATE LEAGUE.

1896 — Interstate League. Wm. Meyer, manager; Tebeau, captain. Teams
— Toledo, Youngstown, I't. Wayne (3d), Wlieeling, New Castle, Jack-
son, Saginaw, Washington. Club management disorganized near close
of season; club tried to hold together as an independent organization,
under Mike Lyncli, as captain, but was disbanded in September. Dur-
ing this year, tlie-Ft. Wayne club was known as the "farm" of the
Cleveland team, owned by the Robisons. It was the first "farm"
known in baseball, and most of the players graduated in major league
company. Ft. Wayne obtained sucli a big lead that tlie season was
divided on .luly 1, Ft. Wayne winning the first series. Jack Powell,
who became a famous pitcher in major league circles, went from Ft.
Wayne to the Cleveland team.

1S9T — Interstate League. Wm. Meyer, manager; Ed. O'Meara, captain.
Teams — Toledo, Dayton, New Castle, Ft. Wayne (4th), Mansfield,
Youngstown, Springfield, Wjieeling.

1898 — Interstate League. Wm. Meyer, president; Ed. O'Meara, manager.
Teams — Dayton, Toledo, Springfield, New Castle, Grand Rapids. Mans-
field, Ft. Wayne (7th), Youngstown.

1899 — Interstate League. I. Mautner, president; "Jack" Glasscock,
captain-manager. Teams — ^Mansfield, New Castle, Ft. Wayne (3d),
Toledo, Wheeling, Youngstown, Dayton, Springfield. In this year
the present league park was leased from O. S. Hanna.

1900-^Interstate League. I. Mautner. president; "Jack" Glasscock,
captain-manager. Teams — Dayton, Ft. Wayne (2d), Toledo, Wheel-
ing, Mansfield, Anderson, Marion, New Castle.

WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
1901 — -Western Association. I. Mautner, president; "Doggy" Miller,

manager. Teams — Grand Rapids, Dayton, Toledo, Ft. Wayne (4th),

Wheeling, Mattliews, Columbus, Marion.
1902 — None.

200 THE GBISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

CENTRAL LEAGUE.

1903 — Central League. I. Mautner, president; Bert Dennis, manager.
Teams — Ft. Wayne (1st), South Bend, Marion, Wheeling, Bvansville,
Dayton, Terre -riaute, Grand Rapids.

1904 — Central League. I. Mautner, president; Bade Myers, manager.
Teams — Ft. Wayne (1st), Terre Haute, South Bend, Wheeling, Day-
ton, Grand Rapids, Evansville.

1905 — Central League. I Mautner, president; Bade Myers, manager.
On resignation of President Mautner, July 11, team was taken over
by Canton. Teams — Wheeling, Grand Rapids, South Bend, Dayton,
Evansville, Springfield, Canton (7th), Terre Haute.

1906, 1907 — None.

1908 — Central League. Claude H. Varnell, owner; "Jack" Hendricks,
manager. Teams — Evansville, South Bend, Dayton, Ft. Wayne, (4th),
Zanesville, Terre Haute, Grand Kapids, Wheeling.

1909 — Central League. Claude H. Varnell, owner; "Jack" Hendricks
manager. Teams — Wheeling, Zanesville, Ft. Wayne (3d), Grand
Rapids, South Bend, Terre Haute, Evansville, Dayton.

1910 — Central League. Claude H. Varnell, owner; "Jimmy" Burke
manager. Teams. — South Bend, Ft. Wayne (2d), Dayton, Evansville,
Terre Haute, Zanesville, Grand Rapids, Wheeling.

1911 — Central League. Claude H. Varnell, owner; "Jimmy" Casey,
manager. Teams — Dayton, Ft. Wayne (2d), Zanesville, Grand
Rapids, South Bend, Wheeling, Newark, Terre Haute. ^

1912 — Central League. Claude H. Varnell, owner; Frank Shaughnessy,
manager. Teams (with percentage record) — Ft. Wayne, .597; Youngs-
town, .578; Erie, .577; Springfield, .571; Dayton, .565; Wheeling, .519;
Canton, .492; Akron, .464; Grand Rapids, .460; Terre Haute, .457;
Zanesville, .400; South Bend, .318.

1913 — Central League. Claude H. Varnell, owner; "Jimmy Burke, man-
ager. Teams (with percentage records) — Grand Rapids, .657; P^ort
Wayne. .550; Springfield, 486; Dayton, .446; Terre Haute, .431; Evans-
ville, .429.

Players' Becords (1912) — Folowing is a resume of percentage records of
tlie members of the Ft. Wayne Central League team for 1912:

INDIVIDUAL BATTING — Schneider, .444 (highest in the league),
Laudell, .333; Bailey, .316; Keener, .311; Rogers, .311; Shaughnessy,
3.04; Blount, .300; Clancy, .293; Biersdorfer, .293; Vandergrift, .276;
Fabrique, .202; Martin, .248; Goldrick, .243; McLafferty, .219; C. Al-
berts, 171; Hardin, .109; F. Alberts, .062; Young, .000.

INDIVIDUAL FIELDIN(3 — -Clancy, lb., .993 (highest in the league).
Vandegrift, 2b, .951. McLafferty, 3b, .934. Fabrique, ss, .930. Out-
fielders— Keener, .979; Shaughnessy, .963; Blount, .949. Catchers —
Martin, .982; Bailey, .966; Schneider, .955. Pitchers — Kubat, 1.000;
F. Alberts, .984; Hardin, .982; C. Alberts, .928; Keener, .926; Loudell,
.917; Goldrick, .900; Renfer, .800.

PITCHERS' RECORDS — Rogers, .833 (highest in the league);
Keener, .714; Hardin, .700; C. Alberts, .690; Biersdorfer, .583; Goldrick,
.538; Laudell, .500; Kubat, .500; F. Alberts, .682; Renfer, .333; Mer-
cer, .000.
Players' Becords (1913) — Following is a resume of the percentage record.-^
of the members of the Ft. Wayne Central League team for 1913:

INDIVIDUAL BATTING — Tutweiler, .345; McLafferty, .309; Fab-
rique, .302; J. Warren, .302; Tuman, .298; Atkins, .297; T. Anderson,
.296; Bratchi, .291; Colligan, .290; O'Mara (Evansville-Ft. Wayne),
.287; Keener, .286; Welsh, .276; H. Martin, .262; Goldrick, .261; Hopper,
.260; Wager, ..253; Nespo, .243; Burke, .236; Jansen, .198; Bashang,
.192; Young, .169; Loudermilk, .156; Ainsworth, .156; Walsh (Bvans-
ville-Ft. Wayne), .145; Orth, .103.

INDIVIDUAL FIELDING— T. Anderson, lb, .982; Nespo, lb, .969;
Tutweiler, 2b, .929; Walsh, 2b, (Evansville-Ft. Wayne), .881; McLaffer-
ty, 3b, .904; Burke, 3b, .901; Wager, 3b, .855; Tuman, 3b, .844; Fab-
rique, ss, 930; O'Mara (Evansviile-Ft. Wayne), .907. Outfielder.s —
Atkins, 1.000; Bashang, 1.000; Keener, .975; Tutweiler, .963; J. War-
ren, .963; Colligan, .956; Wager, .953; Welsh, .952; Jansen, .935; Hopper,
.933; Brachti, .927. Catchers — H. Martin, .982; Wager, .962. Pitchers —

PITCHERS' RECORDS — Atkin;, .688; Young, .556; Loudermilk, 513;
Orth, .500; Ainsworth, .455; Goldrick, .400.

GUIDE TO FOET WAYNE 201

SHAMROCK BASEBAIii; TSAM

The famous Shamrock baseball team, organized in 1897, and in active
work every year since that time, is one of the best-known semi-profes-
sional teams in the middle states. As the oldest semi-professional team
in Indiana, it enjoys the distinction of having developed more players
for league baseball than any other semi-professional team tn the
state. Among the men who have graduated from the Shamrocks to
league ball are the following:

George Tieman, South Bend, Central league. "Bill" Hillinger, Zanes-
ville. Central league, and New York State league. Purl Larue, South
Bend, and Grand Rapids, Central league, and later to Cleveland, Ameri-
can league, from which team he was farmed to Columbus, American
Association, later in Central league. Mox Harrod, Danville, 111., Three-I
league. Ted Kaylor, Danville, 111., Three-I league. Jack Smith, Ft.
Wayne, Inter-State league. George Nill, Washington and Cleveland,
American Association, now playing with Seattle, Washington. Jess
Remser, bought by Detroit, American league, later in Southern league.
Max Carey, South .Bend, Central league, and Pittsburg, National league.

During the year following its organization, the Shamrocks were mem-
bers of the Robison Park league, whose president was Louis Heil-
broner (then manager of Robison Park, and now president of the
Central League). The team won second place during the first year,
but on the following year carried off the pennant, having lost but one
game during the season. A gold medal was awarded to each player
of tlie team.

Tlie leading spirit in the success of the Sliamrocks is its manager
from tlie beginning, Martin J. Cleary, a business man whose love of
the game lias provided Ft. Wayne with excellent baseball at all times,
whetlier the city was represented in league ball or not. The team has
always been the pride of Ft. Wayne, because it has been composed
largely of young men whose homes are liere and wlio played for the
love of the sport, mingled with a feeling of home pride. Among the
original players were Clifford J. Moran, "Jolmnie" Wolf, Eugene Nolan,
"Tom" Quinn, Hugh Hogan and "Jonny" Falvey. The personel of the
1913 team is as follows: Hoffer, c; Robbins, p; Benoy, p; Blakey, p;
Lou McKee, ss; Koons, lb; Chambers, 2b; Wares, 3b; Smith, If; Al
McKee, cf; Watt, rf; Loraine, utility; captain. Jack Smith; Cleary, Jr.,
mascot. After serving sixteen years as manager of tlie Shamrocks,
M. J. Cleary resigned in November, 1913, and was succeeded by William
Hillinger.

The team lias played in the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan
and Kentuclcy, and many warm battles have been fought on diamonds in
the cities of Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, Newport (Ky.) and Dayton.
While on out-of-toVn trips, Manager Cleary's keen baseball eye has
picked out several embryo league players in the teams opposing the
Shamrocks. Said one of his friends to the compiler of this book: "Mart
Cleary is a born baseball scout. He never received a cent for the
selection of players for the big leagues, nor did lie expect reward, taut
liis judgment always proved to be good, and if tlie same work had been
performed by a professional scout lie would have received no less than
$10,000 for the services rendered." Among the men selected by Mr.
Cleary and who have risen higli in baseballdom are: Winnie Osborne,
Philadelphia Nationals, picked up at Tiffin, Ohio; Jack Hardy, Wash-
ington Americans, New York Nationals and IMontreal Internationals,
discovered at Paulding, Ohio; "Ves" Maggert, Philadelphia Athletics
and Pittsburgh Nationals, picked up at Garrett, Ind.; Harry Clark,
captain of Milwaul^ee American Association team, earlier with Chi-
cago, American league, discovered at Paulding, Ohio; "Chesty" Van-
Anda, Ft. Wayne, Central league, from Paulding, Ohio.

In 1912. the Shamrocks joined in the movement to form a "Trolley"
League, (See 'Trolley League").

TBOI^IiET BASEBAIiI^ IiBACrUi:.

In 1912, a Trolley Baseball league, representing twelve cities was
formed. Ft. Wayne being represented by the Shamrocks, Martin J.
Cleary, manager. (See "Shamrock'^ Baseball Team"). The close of the
season found Hicksville. Ohio, in first place; Auburn, Ind., and Ft.
Wayne, 3d. The 1913 league was composed of Ft. Wayne, Auburn, Hicks-
ville, Kendallville, Columbia City and Monroeville. Jack Smith was cap-
tain of the 1913 Shamrock team. The 1913 season was closed in August.

202 THE GEISWOLD-PHELPS HANDBOOK AND

SHOP BASEBAI^I^ IiEAOUE

A wide-awake, snappy baseball organization, the Ft. Wayne Shop
Baseball League, composed of teams representing some of the leading
manufacturing institutions and railroad shops, has enjoyed several
years" of prosperity, and promises to be a fixture. The league was or-
ganized in 1910, with Charles F. Smith, this year's president, as the
moving spirit, and during the first year it was composed of teams repre-
senting the Pennsylvania Co., the Ft. TVayne Rolling Mills, the Wayne
Knitting Mills, the Van Arnam Manufacturing Co., the Ft. Wayne
Electric Works, the Wabash Railroad, the Bass Foundry and Machine
Works, and the Packard Co. At the initial business meeting, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President, Al. Pevert; secretary-treasurer,
J. V. Wilson, and these, with John J. Alt, composed the board of di-
rectors. The first step taken by the league shows its spirit of loyalty
to the interests of Ft. Wayne, as action was taken to turn all net pro-
ceeds from the receipts of the season into the fuiTd to assist in estab-
lishing playgrounds for the children. No salaries are paid to anyone
excepting scorekeepers and umpires, and much credit is due the officers
for the able manner in whicli they have performed their work. The-
close of the first season found about $200 in the treasury which was
used for the purchase of a large part of the apparatus of the Guldlin
playground.

The standing of the teams at the close of the season of 1910 was as
follows: Pennsylvania (Al Ringle. manager: Fred Romary, captain);
Rolling Mills (Chas. Oxley, manager; .Jolm Dornick, captain); Van
Arnams (Harry Draggoo, manager; F. Ehrman, captain); Knitting
Mills (Chas. F. Smith, manager; Ed Misner. captain); Electric Works
(O. Nahrwald, manager; C. Lopshire, captain); Wabash Shops (Chas.
Eichels, manager; Peter Alt, captain — leading batter of the league
with an average of .600): Bass Foundry (Harry McMillan, manager;
John Degitz, captain) ; Packards (J. V. Wilson, manager; Leo Hines,
captain).

In 1911, the league was again in the field with practically the same
managers and captains, and ended with tine Pennsylvania Shops team
again capturing the pennant, with the Rolling Mills team second. Two
clubs were added to the league, making it a ten-club league. J. V. Wil-
son was elected president, and D. W. Bolt secretary-treasurer. The
officers, with the managers of the several teams, composed the board
of directors.

Following is a list of the clubs as they completed the season of 1911:
Pennsylvania (Ringle, manager; Romary, captain); Rolling Mills (Ox-
ley, manager; Bruno, captain); Western Gas Construction Co. (Bro.s-
sard, manager; Long, captain); Van Arnams (Draggoo, manager; Ehr-
man, captain); Wayne Knits (Smith, manager; Misner, captain); S. F.
Bowser & Co. (Goff, manager; Strader, captain); Electric Works (C
Borchert, manager; Fianke, captain); Wahasli Shops (Hausbach, mana-
gei'; .Jeffries, captain); Bass (McMillan, manager: Ellenwood, captain);
Pacltard (J. McManigal, manager; Bond, captain). The close of the
season found a fund of $300 in the treasury which was presented to
the playground association.

In 1912, there was practically no change in tlie personnel of the man-
agement of the teams. President Wilson and Secretary-Treasurer Bolt
resigned their places, and were succeeded by .John Wessel, .Jr., presi-
dent; Merritt Crosby, treasurer, and John J. Alt, secretary. The Pack-
ard team withdrew from tlie league and was succeeded by the club rep-
resenting the Wayne Oil Tank and Pump Co. The surplus in the treas-
ury at the close of the season amounted to nearly $400.

At the beginning of the season of 1913, Charles F. Smith was elected
president, and John J. Alt secretary-treasurer. The clubs with their
managers and captains are as follows: Pennsylvania (Majors, manager;
Romary, captain); Western Gas (Brossard, manager; Chambers, cap-
tain); Rolling Mills (Krill, manager; Dornick, captain); Wayne Knits
(Bartels, manager; Webberus, captain): Electric Works (Lutz, mana-
ger; Franke, captain); Bass (Shoub, manager: Ellenwood, captain). The
pennant was won Sept. 27, by the Western Gas team, which captured s
4 to 6 game over the Electric Works club.

ADVERTISERS' INDEX

Abstracters — „

Allen County Abstract Co... 90

Addressing- —

The l.ettiT Shop -lO"

Amusement, Places of —

Colonial Theutre J-

Gaiety Theatre »-

Jefferson Theatre J-

Robison Park \J-"

Temple Theatre '"

Trier's Minuet Dancing

School •'■*

Architects — . „ „

Griffith & Fair 19^

Kiufj, JohiT F. i^^

Mahurin & Mahurin 1 '"

Meyer, Henry W 1»"

Riedel, J. M. B 1/6

AVildwood Builders Co o-

Art Goods — , . . c. loo

Parrot Studio and Art Store. ISi

Automobiles — ,

Randall Motor Car Co lob

Automobile Pilling- Stations,
Manufacturers —

Bowser, S. F. & Co K • • J5

Wayne Oil Tank & Pump Co. .164
Automobile Service —

Termina,l Transfer Line bl

Automobile Materials —

Mossman, Yarnelle & Co. ...15S
Baked Goods, Manufacturers —

Downing, Myron, Bakery 15.^

Perfection Biscuit Co 144

Bedding^, Manufacturers —

Wolf, Paul E., Bedding Co. ..loO
Belt Line Railroads —

Commercial Improvement Co. 34

Lake Erie & Ft. Wayne R. R.20b

Bicycles — , . ^ ,„„

Fort Wayne Machine Co. ...lb J.

Boiler Manufacturers— ^ „„

Bass Foundry & Machine Co. 6S

Books and Stationery, Retail —

Jocquel, Louis J>0

Box Manufacturers —

Fort Wayne Corrugated

Paper Co ^'^

Bread — , _ ,

Downing, Myron, Bakery 15-

Perfection Biscuit Co 144

Builders — ^ ^ ,^.

Citv and Suburban Bldg. Co. . 1 1 0
Federal Securities and In-
vestment Co 54

Fort Wayne Real Estate

Exchange 4b

Rump, Fred J llo

Snook, Tom 19^

WUdwood Builders Co b^

Builders' Supplies —

Fort Wayne Builders Sup-
ply Co • • • l-^^

Fort Wayne Hardware and

Sporting Goods Co 140

Krudop, George H 14-

Seavev Hardware Co 3o

Business Colleges —

International Business Col... . 7s

Carpets, Retail —

(See also •' Department Stores,
•■Furnilure, Retail." and
"I'-urnishing Goods").
Foster, D. N., Furniture Co.. 2b

Frank Drv Goods Co ISO

Car Wheel Manufacturers —

Jiass Foundry & Machine Co. bS
Cedared Paper Wardrobes —

Wayne Paper Goods Co Kb

Cigar" Stands—

••Stag" Cigar Stand 19<J

Cleaning and Dyeing-— ^

American Dry Cleaning Co. .144

Troy Dry Cleaning Co 4U

Clothing-, RetaU —

Dukes Clothing Co oi

Israel, Theo. J •• ISo

Lehman's Clothing House... 190
Shields Clothing Co. . . . .. . . . SU

Coal, Wholesale and Retail —

Krudop, George H 14-

Coffee Roasters—

Bursley, G. E. & Co 120

Globe Mills l*"

Confectionery, Manufacturers —

Heit-Miller-Lau Co 9b

Confectionery, Retail —

Columbia Candy Kitchen • ■ • sf

Greek Candy Kitchen ISb

Contractors — _ , ^ , ^ ,,

City & Suburban Bldg. Co... 1/0

Rump, Fred J llo

Snook, Tom 19-;

Wildwood Builders Co b-

Corliss Engine Manufacturers —

Bass Foundry & Machine Co. 68
Corrugated Paper Products —

p^ort Wayne Corrugated ^

Paper Co »-

Dancing Academies — ^ t,m o^

Trier's Minuet Dancing Sch 1 94
Department Stores —

Grand Leader •••••• *°

Rurode Dry Goods Co IbO

Stillman's ^0

Wolf & Dessauer "^

Dredges and Ditching Machin-
ery, Manufacturers —
American Steel Dredge Co... 72
Drug-s, Retail —

D. & N. Pharmacy 90

Meyer Bros. Co 102

Wenzler's Drug Store 94

Drugs, Wholesale —

Fort Wayne Drug Co 64

Meyer Bros. Co 102

Dry Goods, Retail —

Frank Dry Goods Co 180

Grand Leader ^0

Myers Dry Goods Co lif

Rurode Dry Goods Co IbO

Stillman's

Wolf & Dessauer 24

Dry Goods, Wholesale —

DeWald. The George Co 150

Dyers and Cleaners —

American Dry Cleaning Co. ..144

Troy Dry Cleaning Co 40

203

J. S. Peddicord R. H. Carlson F. W. Smitley

PEDDICORD, CARLSON
& SMITLEY

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Also Suburban Property and Farms and
Sub-divisions in Other Cities

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Telephone 3S7

MEMBER FORT WAYNE REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

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MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN

FOOTWEAR

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914 SHOAFF BUILDING

REPRESENTING FORT WAYNE
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Seven (7) Lines of Interurban Railroad Incorporations to center at Fort Wayne

SO? ~~

GUIDE TO FORT WAYNE

205

Educational Institutions —

Fort Wayne Correspondence

School 94

Tnlernational Business Col... 78
Electrical Machinery, Manu-
facturers—

I'url \\a\n.' Kleetric Works. 114
Electric Ligliting- Service —
Fort Wayne & Northern In-
diana Traction (^o 106

Electrical Meter Eng-ineering- —
P'ort Wayne Corresi)ondencG

School 94

Electrotypers —

l''ort Wayne Engraving Co. ..152
Engravers —

Fort Wayne Engraving Co. ..152
Eyesig-ht Specialists —

Bruder, August, Co 110

Meigs, Chas. A 40

Young, J. H 168

Factory Sites —

Fort Wayne Real Estate

Exchange 48

Commercial Improvement

Co 34

Lake Erie & Fort Wayne

Railroad 208

rarnx Iiands —

(See also "Real Estate").
Ashley, George L. & Sons ... 44
Fitch, Monroe W. & Sons... 180
Fort Wayne Real Estate Ex-
change 48

Hadsell Land Corporation. .. 142
Financial Institutions —

German-American Trust Co. .110

Commercial Bank 128

Food Products, Manufacturers —

Sears. D. M., Co 76

Foundries —

Bass Foundry and Machine

Co 68

Ft. Wayne Foundry and Ma-
chine Co 120

Furniture, Betail —

Fo.ster, D. N., Furniture Co.. . 28

Fox Bros. & Co 128

Indiana Furniture Co 140

Rape Furniture Co 84

Pickard House Furnishing

Co 40

Furs —

Skeer, A. F 182

Gas Service —

Indiana Lighting Co 132

Garag'es —

Randall Motor Car Co 138

Gift Shops —

Gardner, Maude E 82

Phelps' Craft Shop 122

Grocers, Wholesale —

Bursley, G. E. & Co 120

Perfect, A. H.. & Co 124

Hardware, Betail —

Fort Wayne Hardware and

Sporting Goods Co 140

Seavey Hardware Co 36

Hardware, Wholesale —

Mossman, Yarnelle & Co.

(heavy hardware) 158

Seavey Hardware Co 36

Hardwood Flooring- —

I'ort Wayne Builders' Sup-
ply Co 132

Hosiery Manufacturers —

Wayne Knitting Mills 50

The Randall Hotel 52

House Furnishing- Goods —

(See also "Department Stores").
Fostei-, D. N., Furniture Co. . 28

Fox Bros. & Co 128

Indiana Furniture Co 140

Pape Furniture Co 84

Pickard House Furnishing

Co 40

Ice Cream Manufacturers —

Furnas Ice Cream (.^o 134

Insurance, Accident —

Fort Wayne Mercantile Ac-
cident Association 126

Insurance, General —

Blitz, M. J 82

Eversole, O. P. & Co 192

Federal Securities and In-
vestment Co 54

Federspiel & Sliorey 156

Fitch, Monroe W., & Sons... 180

Leedy, Wm. M 174

^yalsh & Co 158

Insurance, life —

Aetna Life Insurance Co. . . 38

(^rane & Temple 162

Gilbert, Guy J 156

Ingham, Harvey P 156

Lincoln National Life Insur-
ance Co. ..(Inside front cover)
Northwestern Mutual Life

Insurance Co 162

Orr, Charles W 38

Jewelers —

Besse Jewelry Co 160

Bruder, August, Co 110

Gai-dner, Maude E 82

Gift Shop, The 82

Trenklev & Koerber 174

Young, "J. H 168

Iiaundries —

Banner Laundering Co 162

Troy Laundry Co 40.

Iiadies' Wearing- Apparel —
Rosenthal's "Ready-to-Wear"

Store 146

Saul's 136

Seelberg Store, The 80

Xieatlier Goods —

Alerding-Ittenbach Co 92

Mossman, Yarnelle & Co.

(automobile) 158

Iiumher, "Wholesale and

Betail —

Krudop, George H 142

Iiunch Booms —

Indiana Lunch Room 168

Maryland Lunch Room 174

Mailing- Lists —

Hille, Henry C 176

Meats, Wholesale —

Eckart, Fred. Packing Co 156

Men's Furnishing-s —

(See also "Department
Stores").

Dukes Clothing Co 54

Israel, Theodore J 186

Lehman's Clothing House ...190
Shields Clothing Co 80

Millinery —

r)ehm's 136

Gaskill's 182

Fort Wayne Printing Co,

Fort Wayne, Indiana

CATALOG
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Printers

Lithographers

ADVERTISING NOVELTIES

OF EVERY CHARACTER

Stationers

BUSINESS FURNITURE
FILING DEVICES

EXPERT

SYSTEM ARCHITECTS

206

GUIDE TO FOET WAYNE

207

Monuments —

P.;ites & Daler Co 110

Motorcycles —

l''oit Wayne Machine Co. ...162

Miiltigrapli letters —

The Letter Shop 186

Musical Merchandise —

.lacobs Music Hou.se 168

Marttene Piano Co '.138

Packard Music House 100

Newspapers —

T'"ort Wayne Daily News.... 88
Fort Wayne Freie Presse-

Staats Zeitunp 96

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette

(See insert map)

Fort Wayne Sentinel 74

Oculists and Opticians —

Bruder, August, Co 110

Meig.s, Chas. A 40

Young. J. H 168

Oil Handling- Systems, Manu-
facturers—

Bowser. S. !•'. & Co 58

Wayne Oil Tanlv & Pump Co. .164

Packing* Houses —

Eckart, Fred, Packing Co 156

Painters and Decorators —

.Tones, Oliver S 134

Paints, Wholesale —

Fort Wayne Drug Co 64

Parks, Amusement —

Rolhson Park 112

Photographers —

Parrot Studio and Art Store. 182

Photoengravers —

I''ort W'ajni' Engraving Co. ..152

Pianos and Piano Players —

.Jacobs Music House 168

Marttene Piano Co 138

Packard INIusic House 100

Pickling" Works —

Sears, D. M., Co 76

Plum^bers' Supplies —

Van ^Vrnani ^Manufacturing

Co 166

Plumbing" and Heating" —

LoefTler Plumbing and Heat-
ing Co 174

Printers and Publishers —

Cleary & Bailey 130

Fort Wayne Freie Pres.se Co. 96

Fort Wayne Sentinel 74

Ginn Printing Co 196

Journal-Gazette Co

(See insert map)

Lose, C. J 82

News Publishing Co 88

Pump and Tank Mnfrs. —

Bowser, S. F. & Co 58

Wayne Oil Tank & Pump Co. .164

Real Estate — /

Ashley, George L. & Sons... 44

Brown, Frank .1 188

City and Suburban Bldg. Co. .170
Commercial Improvement Co. 34

Curdes, Louis F 126

Eversole, O. P. & Co 192

Real Estate (Continued)
I'^ederal Securities and In-
vestment Co 54

Fitch, Monroe W. & Sons... 180
Fort Wayne Real Estate

Exchange 48

Hadsell Land Corporation. .. 142
Lake Erie and Fort Wayne

Railroad 208

Peddicord, Carlson & Smltley 204

Schmuck Agency 168

Walsh & Co 158

Wildwood Builders Co 62

Restaurants —

Indiana Lunch Room 168

Maryland Lunch Room 174

Schools —

European School of Music. . .138
Fort Wayne Correspondence

School 94

International Business Col.. 78

School Supplies, Retail —

Jocquel. Louis 80

Shoes, Retail —

App, M 204

Scroggy's 150

Walkover Shoe Co 54

Soap Manufacturers —

Rub-No-More Co 172

Souvenir Dealers —

Craft Shop, The 122

Phelps, Chas. A., Co 182

Sporting" Goods —

Fort Wayne Hardware and

Sporting Goods Co 140

Seavey Hardware Co 36

Steam Shovels —

American Steel Dredge Co... 72

Structural Iron —

Fort Wavne Foundry and

Macliine Co 120

Taxicab Service —

Terminal Transfer Line 84

Telephone Service —

Home Telephone and Tele-
graph Co 146

Theatres, "Vaudeville —

Temple Theatre 90

Theatres, Motion Picture —

Colonial Theatre 92

Jefferson Theatre 92

Gaiety Theatre 92

Traction l^ines —

Henry M. Williams 204

Transfer Iiines —

Terminal Transfer Co 84

Trunks and leather Goods —

Alerding-Ittenbach Co 92

Trust Companies —

German-American Trust Co. .110

Undertakers and Embalmers —
Chalfant. Manlove & Egley..l6"2

Getz & Cahill 188

Klaehn & Melching 124

Peltier, J C. & Son 188

Washing* Powder Mnfrs. —

Rub-No-More Co 172

"Water Closet Combinations,
Manufacturers —
Van Arnam Manufacturing
Co 166

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consideration should
be the matter of
Shipping FaciUties

The Best Factory Site

is not one located on a single line of rail-
road, but one that is located on a switching
_ road which has direct connection with
several lines.

The Lake Erie & Fort Wayne Railroad

(Bell*Line) has direct connections with the
principal trunk lines of Fort Wayne. It has
available a number of

Very Desirable Locations

for either large or small factories.

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Telephones— Home 2110; Bell 871

208

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PabUo BoUdlnrs.

No. on MsP C

1 City Hall

S City Market

T County HontlnK Plant,

1 Court Houie

« county Jalt

i Poatonice

4 Public Library

10 Y. M. C. A. (old) M-IO

9 T. M. C. A. (npw> O-IO

8 Y. W. C. A -

MOfU.

SS Anthony

29 Balleii _ ,

!« rentllvre O-IO

H Randall ...B-4

2« Rich H-9

!6 Wnyne F-8

BaUroaA Stattoaa.
IS C. H * n PdBsenffer

Htatlori (now) H-11

1< C, ir A D, Passenger

on (old) T-n

VISITORS' INDEXEED MAP OP THB CKNTRAL PART OF THE CJITY OF FORT WAYNE

<Ro6 at

Pnblle Sohoolfl.

20 HtRh School (oKH
19 High School (n.

21 Wnshlnirton sch

22 Jefferaon School D-8

*6 Majestic Theatre 1-6

<« GmprCKH Theatre H-«

47 Maaonic Temple Thea-

H-8

Parka. MAP OP AI.I. CITT STBSKT

Map Oulde SAIZ.WAT I.OrZS

uid Fort Park . J-:i

MeCulloch Park A-12

Baseball Park G-1 All lines (except two outlylnR short

FI*7ffToiuia«. lines) center at the TRANSFER

Guldiin Playground.... A-3 CORNER, Court Hou-ie. Main and

.1-10 Calhoun.

Hovpttaia. '^" '^'^ ^^^ labeled plainly. The

Hope Hospital ' I-e map Indicates the routing of all lines.

St. Joseph Hospital A-6

Journfl'SEJll^morn- BKOBT KOKT-SBEniO STBEST

ing) ..r/7... ...... .HI CAB TUPS

miner <even1nB'>". ".■.■. G-G

i^ete Presse - Staati (Take Cars at Transfer Comer).
Zeltung (German, eve-

"'"e) H-3 l_Hairman X.lne — Pa-sse-^ north-

Cbnrohai. ward throush manufacturti

Cathedral of the Im- crossing St. Mary's river Inlo Bloom-

iIa(Q Conception. -H-S Ingdale: passes near St Vlnconfl

Baptist F-8 Orphan Home and the residence aec-

mth Congrega- ^^^^ ^f the extreme northwt

;d^7 Nickel Plate and Lake Shore depots.

^Atr' i®''?^^?", .^"■*®' r. o 3— Eaat Hats IJna — Smrts eawt-

F?r^'{7^h.?^lP„'■r"'r..Vi^.■■^•^ Ward on Main: passes near the site

Scientist"!*.*" 1. D-6 o^ G**" Wayne's fort (Old Fort Park.

Tilniiy I^lscopa'l U-ti one square distant), through a church

Arhilurh voshalon Syn- district and residence section, pa^t

iik'oeue F-6 Hayden Park. Concordia College ond

S'/"'"J^K ■ -B.^"'. '"ft."^'* the German Lutheran cemetery, to

cr«n '^^"f..^.'';..^"*^".B-S t^e eastern limits of the city.

Trinity Eng.'LuUie'ran*.'.I-6 3 — Weat Main Une — Runs wost-

Wayne Street M. E B-7 „.^^. „„^, T«.-,.,rKor, ^tntinn T*rti.

First M. E. J-5 ^^^^^- P*^' Interurban station. Frlii-

Flrst Pretbylerlan I-$ cess Rink. St. Joseph Hospital, St

Westminster Presby- Mary's river. Eckart Packing Com-

S.!"S,"„,.VBV.-Lu.hera„5:5 PanV. plant. Wayne Knl.UnK Mill,

Christ's Eng. Lutheran F-8 ^"^ other interesting points, to Lln-

Eng. I..iitheran Church denwood Cemetery.

of the Redeemer C-7 ^ ^ . ^^ .. ,,

Trttpbon. OoapanlM. *-='" ^relffhton l.lne-Pa..es

Home Telephone and southward through business and

Tfleeraph Co H-4 manufacturing district (Bass Foun-

Cenjr.il Union (Bell) ,try and Machine Co.. Menefpe Foan-

J<SZ "i* 5^ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ "-^ dry. S. F. Bowser & Co.. and others).

West^rn'^*Un?oT'?!."- ""^ extends to the southeastern Um-

graph Co ;...H-B 'ts- Passes Pennsylvania iind Wa-

Po-ilal Telegraph Co. hash depots.
Corner Court and E

Herry. s. of 51 G-5 5— Jefferion Xilll* — Pasi

BAllro»d Sbop*. ward on Main past interurban sta-

Pennsylvanla R, R. don. Princess Rink. SL Joseph hos-

Shops ... . .J 10 ^,^ta\, and a residence district, to the

«. ^^ "''" carden street entrance to Swlnney

Plre BtattODB. ...

No. 1. Central Station.. 1-3 Fark.

V** R qI^m"" n'^i'n ft— *«wla XOae— Passes «outhward

TrnMc^'L^ouM. ■ *^'-°"«'' '""'^''^ '^'^^'-'^^ ""^ " ^*'^"'*"

Scottish Rite Cathedral 1-7 rtevoted to residence and church pur-

Klks" Temple F-5 poses, to the extreme eastern portion.

'Temple . .'*.'. . . ''.'.'.".'*^ 0-7 T-Broadwa, line-Pas.

Princess Rtnic C-5 ward on Main past Interurban sta-

League Baaebatl Paik..F-l „on gt. Joseph hospital, through

Masonic Temple H-S „ \. ... j. . i .

Indiana Lighting Co. Broadway buslneas dlstrld

plant fl-.' Wayne Electric Works, MeCulloch

Ft. Wayne Art School.. R-K p^rk. and a residence district, to the

General Electric Co I-IO „ .. i, u - q. »« - ■

Ft Wayne Electric Broadway bridge over St. Marys

B-12 river; Foster Park neajby.

6 — South Ways* Una— Panneii

lUlhward through Calhoun Btr««t

islnens dl»lrlct and Pennsylvania

and Wabash depots ; paaaea near

Lutheran hospital. Packard Company's

plant and the Fort Wayne Bible Instl-

ile.

»■— Lakeaiaa X>ln* — Pa-ises through
noctlon. crosses the Maumee
> Lnkesldo resldonce aeotlon;
termlnatuM at Lakeside Park.

10— VonUao Un»— Passes southward
through Calhoun streat bualnass:
viinia and Wabash de-
pots; traverses beautiful residence
and church district to southeastern
Itmlts. Passes within one square of
Park.
11— Salt Una— Passes In both direc-
tions over a line which Includes the
district oC Calhoun street:
pauses Pennsylvania and Wnbash de-
pots. Reservoir Park (near). MoCul-
looh Park, Fort Wayne Electric
Works. Broadway business district.
St. Joseph hospital. Princess Itlnk and
Interurban station.

U— Drlvlnff Park &lna — Phssoh
hward through manufacturing
Hoctlon. crossing St. Mary's river Into
Spy Run: passes power house of the
I'ort Wayne A Northern Indiana
Traction Co. cro^ifes St, Joseph river,
and passes the In<liana School for
Minded Youth, Passes Nickel
Plate depot.

19— CentUTT* Una— Passes north-
ward through manufacturing district.
Ing St, Mary's river Into Spy
Rim; passes power house of Fort
thern Indiana Traction
TO Park,
14— BoblsoB Park Idne— To Robl-
son Park, the most attractive pleasure
retort In Indiana: seven-mile ride
along the beautiful St Jose|>h river.
(Soe "Roblson Park"). Passes Ntckal
Plate depot

II— 4oath Calhooa Una- (Trans-
Pontlac line) — Passes south-
ough a residence section to
me southern limits.

1«— Tarlor Iftreet Una (Transfer
from Rrondway line at Taylor street)
— PaHMes westward through residence
district, crossing St. Mary's river in-
to Weslfleld. where some of the city's
nt manufacturing plants
including those of the
Van Arnam Manufacturing Co.. Amer-
ican Steel l>redge Co.. Fort Wayne
Rolling Milts. Hanna^Brackenrldge
Co., Fort Wayne Brick and Tile Co..
Indian Refining Co.. and Bash FertU-
iMr and Chemical Co.

RESULTS OF CITY ELECTION NOV. 4, 1913.

PoIlowlDg are given the r«aults of the Fort Wmrne cliv i-,\t^r-tinr, k-i^ x.
to serve four years from January 1. lau. (See also'Cltv Gov«^^2S»^®'** November 4. 1913, to choose citv
dem.; non-partisan, non-p.; Boclailst,Boa ^"''*' ""^^ i-uy uovemment, pa«e 21). Hepubltcan. rep.; <fe

Tor Sfayor CoauoUmui Siztb Ward

J. Hosey. dem 6,604 Louis C. Rippe dem

H. LaTourette, rep I,ul6 John H. HenilDe. rep!

" Buck, non-p 4.340 J. Uurton Mills noii-n

,3y8 Charlea Elchel, soc

.626

»til

William H. Boergei

H. Waveland Ktrr. dem 6.661

Bcnjr—" ■■• "■ ■

Mills' plur

CooBoUman Seventh Ward

VV. SkeltoD,

J. i-'raDk Mungov

H. Wlllard

Kerr's plurality i.ssii

Por Cltj Clerk
Gustave W. Boergei

I" Peter A. Ofenloch. dem.
, ^»' John O'Day, rep

J.?70 Oliver a AnixAa .

116 Klckley, rep., 10; Snook.
80 O'Hari eot, 9.
JfJ 10th Precinct— Smith.
266 Klckiey. rep.. 23; Snook.
O'Uara, soc. 18.

llth Precinct — Smith,
.629 Klckley. rep.. 26: Snook.

• 12« O-Uara.

62.

n-p., 78;

Ofenloch'a plurality .'.'.'.'.'.'.'..'.'.i^i 12th Preclnct-

^^., „^ ^ ^^^ ConnoUmaa Tighth Ward Powe**!"* w^

Loth, rep. ."..'.'. T7 . .'! '..'.'.'. '."'^11 Albert H. Keller, dem 749 13th' Precinct— Brenner, dem.. J6-

sa Al. Preble, iioii-p 3,6Sl J-'arence E. Uartahorn, rep lag Wilson, rep., 14; Johns, non-p., 167;

Ge^orge R Beoder. soc 1.927 S;^?".^'?.^ ^- Lelnker. non-p 382 Powell, soc. 14.

" ■''•"■ •■•■- preclnctj — Brenner, dem., 180;

Charles Al. Preble,

'Seorge R Beoder.

Goerger'a plurall

Wilson, rep., 33; Johns,

Wlllla

ror CotiBOilinen-at-Ziarge

, Kogb-e. dem 6.644

-^ Bayer, dem 6,662

Charles E. Welch, dem. 6,349

Paul p. Kin *- ■

.1,034

26; John

Keller's plurality ........ .[..'..m Wilson,

CouaoUmaa Xluth Ward ^*''*"' ^°*'' ^^ _ -

1. dem 6,349 Augus^if Ta'Knf "r^p tl\ 16th Preclnct-Rlppe dem..

dem 6,374 Krank Kintz non-o' lit Henllne, rep., 38; ^Ils. non-p.,

dem 6,332 John H. KJbW soc Hi Elchel. soc. 46.

' ""' ' *''• 16th Precinct- Rlppe. dem..

119;

E. Plerson, rep.

Joseph E. Stults,

Clinton R. WllUo... „
Cornelius Qearln. non
William P. Yergens,
William Bernlng, soc
Christ A. Brandt, so
Martin O'Brien, soc.

Deltschel's plurality !!!!."! ^248

!!!!.'!!!!! ssi OooncUnuui Tenth ward

1.039 Herman J. Korte, dem

- 5?1 Charles R Kissel, rep us ii^'i"','

P 8.713 Edmund Schroeder. nbn-p.. 257 ^'*=*>«''

-P 3.863 William Dibble, soc.. . as*

Korte's plurality .]'..'. io«

Henline, rep..

■ BOC. 81

Precln

Etchel,

ITt
Henll

-Rlppe. dem.,
Mlns. non-p..

■P 3.704

too 1,621

1.504

; 1,487

.1.48

Jacob C. Ulnde

Conimilman Plrst Ward

Jacob Agne, dem 608

John C. Jackflon, rep 119

Charles King, non-p 402

Andrew E. Domte. soc lOO

Agne'a plurality 206

Connolljnan Second Ward
Schlebecker. dem 474

Thi

TOT£ POB COUircn; BT

FKECXarCTB

by preclni

O'Day, rep., 54;

Ofenloch, d«m., 236;

dlffer-

rdi( for ward .„

follows: "

Plrat Ward

Precinct A. Washington tovrashlp^

Agne, dem., 87: Jar- -■

Kfng, non-p.. 77; B-

1st Precinct—/
Jacksoi
Dornte,

Jackson,

— Agn<

2; Rli

O'Day. rep., 72; Jones,
DeWltt, soc, 71.

Slgtath Ward
20th Precinct— Keller, dem.. 246;
Hartshorn, rep.. 41; Leinker. non-p..
'14; Becker, soc. 27.
-,, 31st Precinct— Keller. dem., 219;

**. Hartshorn, rep.. 34; Lelnker. non-p..
^^ 112; Becker, soc, 66.

Precinct A, Adams toirnship —

"PrecYn^

Keller, dem., 286: Hartshorn, rep., 63;

n-p..

176:

Lelnkei

John W. Holmes, rep 69 Jackson, rep., 24 : Klne

Samuel S. Kelker, non-p 187 Dornte. soc 14

Wllljam H. DeCamp. soc 43 3d .I*reeL"'=*7r^.'??' <*«™. 19*: Pahlslng. Vep.

Schlebecker'8 plurality .

OotmoUmaa Third Ward

Charles O. L>epper, dem

Peter L. Cassloy, rep

Clyde R. Bookwalter, nun-p...

46: Becker.
Vlatb Ward
22d Precinct — Deltschel, dem., 103;
rising, re-
84: Kieler, soc,

Klntz.

Joseph D. Shaw,

Lepper*8 plurality 193

Coonoilman Poortb Ward
Eugene B. Smith, dem 682

eph Kii
_ . n Snool. ____ .
Marlon T. O'Hara.

Tom Sn

rep

68

-p:':::::;:::;::;::347 u

Holn

rep., 24; Kelker,
clnct — Schlebecker,

s, rep., 17: Kelker.

dem., 14i.

Kieler, ...

24th Precinct— Deltschel, dum., 149;
Fahlsing, rep., 33; Klota, non-p., 94:
Kieler, soc, 110.

Precinct B, Washington township — ■
Deltschel. dem.. 208; Fahlsing, rep.,
*" Klnts, non-p., 142; Kieler. aoc.

79 67; DeCamp,
una plurality .,........; i! .236 tjji,^ .„^^

councilman PUth ward 7th Precinct— Lepper, dem,

_. .-. dem 401 Cas.sl(lv. ren.. 2<- " "

Cornelius H. Wllsi

Tentta Ward

Charles F. Bi
Cornelius H.
Robert Johna,

.401 CasMldy. rep., 29; Bookwalti

117: Sha

-^ , sih Precinct-^ Lepper. den

Isaac B. Powell, soc 166 Cassldy, rep., 64: Bookwalter,

Johu* plurality t 63; Sbaw. aoa, 23.

Dibble.

soc'. »i.

Precinc

— Korle.

Flssel.

ep.. S7;

DIbblt.

27th

Precinc

rep.. 46:

Schroeder,

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